Who moves to Frederick, and where they go
Every year the IRS counts how many people move between counties, based on the addresses on their tax returns. Here is what that shows for Frederick County, MD, home of Frederick, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 15,496from other US counties
- Moved out
- 13,007to other US counties
- Net
- +2,489more arrivals than departures
- From abroad
- 229tax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Montgomery County, MD (Silver Spring) | 4,543 |
| Washington County, MD | 895 |
| Howard County, MD (Columbia) | 778 |
| Baltimore County, MD | 568 |
| Carroll County, MD | 562 |
| Prince George's County, MD | 505 |
| Fairfax County, VA (Reston) | 423 |
| Anne Arundel County, MD (Annapolis) | 395 |
| Loudoun County, VA | 358 |
| Baltimore city, MD (Baltimore) | 223 |
| District of Columbia, DC (Washington) | 152 |
| Berkeley County, WV | 147 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Washington County, MD | 1,711 |
| Montgomery County, MD (Silver Spring) | 1,492 |
| Carroll County, MD | 640 |
| Berkeley County, WV | 367 |
| Howard County, MD (Columbia) | 302 |
| Jefferson County, WV | 284 |
| Adams County, PA | 278 |
| Baltimore County, MD | 268 |
| Anne Arundel County, MD (Annapolis) | 258 |
| Franklin County, PA | 224 |
| Baltimore city, MD (Baltimore) | 210 |
| Fairfax County, VA (Reston) | 201 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 8,799 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in Maryland and 6,697 from other states. Here are the long-distance moves only, more than 100 miles:
Long-distance newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 80 |
| Bexar County, TX (San Antonio) | 60 |
| Allegheny County, PA (Pittsburgh) | 58 |
| San Diego County, CA (San Diego) | 53 |
| Honolulu County, HI (Honolulu) | 52 |
| Middlesex County, NJ | 48 |
| Wake County, NC (Raleigh) | 46 |
| Sussex County, DE | 44 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Sussex County, DE | 116 |
| Horry County, SC | 115 |
| Wake County, NC (Raleigh) | 79 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 66 |
| Bexar County, TX (San Antonio) | 64 |
| Mecklenburg County, NC (Charlotte) | 62 |
| Harris County, TX (Houston) | 61 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 58 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to Frederick come from?
Most people moving into Frederick County, MD come from nearby counties, led by Montgomery County, MD (4,543 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is Los Angeles County, CA.
Where do people leaving Frederick move to?
The top destination is Washington County, MD (1,711 people). Farther away, the most popular is Sussex County, DE.
Are more people moving to Frederick or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 15,496 people moved into Frederick County, MD from elsewhere in the US and 13,007 moved out, a net gain of 2,489 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).
Thinking about the move yourself? Compare Frederick with any city it trades people with, like Frederick vs Los Angeles, Frederick vs San Antonio, Frederick vs Pittsburgh, Frederick vs San Diego.
Source: IRS Statistics of Income, county-to-county migration data for filing years 2022 to 2023, the latest available. Counts are people (the number of personal exemptions, which the IRS uses to approximate individuals): tax filers plus dependents whose address moved to a different county between the two filing years. People who do not file returns are not counted, and the IRS hides very small flows to protect privacy. Figures are for the whole county, not just the city of Frederick.