Who moves to Greenville, 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 Pitt County, NC, home of Greenville, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 8,728from other US counties
- Moved out
- 8,192to other US counties
- Net
- +536more arrivals than departures
- From abroad
- 53tax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Beaufort County, NC | 621 |
| Wake County, NC (Raleigh) | 519 |
| Lenoir County, NC | 359 |
| Craven County, NC | 273 |
| Greene County, NC | 259 |
| Martin County, NC | 256 |
| Edgecombe County, NC | 230 |
| Wilson County, NC | 206 |
| Onslow County, NC | 194 |
| Wayne County, NC | 183 |
| Nash County, NC | 177 |
| Cumberland County, NC (Fayetteville) | 155 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Wake County, NC (Raleigh) | 815 |
| Beaufort County, NC | 513 |
| Lenoir County, NC | 374 |
| Greene County, NC | 302 |
| Martin County, NC | 273 |
| Edgecombe County, NC | 246 |
| Mecklenburg County, NC (Charlotte) | 243 |
| Craven County, NC | 229 |
| Wayne County, NC | 173 |
| Wilson County, NC | 164 |
| Johnston County, NC | 151 |
| Durham County, NC (Durham) | 147 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 5,394 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in North Carolina and 3,334 from other states. Here are the long-distance moves only, more than 100 miles:
Long-distance newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Guilford County, NC (Greensboro) | 121 |
| Mecklenburg County, NC (Charlotte) | 118 |
| New Hanover County, NC (Wilmington) | 92 |
| Forsyth County, NC (Winston-Salem) | 61 |
| Prince George's County, MD | 49 |
| Queens County, NY (New York) | 49 |
| Suffolk County, NY | 48 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 36 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Mecklenburg County, NC (Charlotte) | 243 |
| Guilford County, NC (Greensboro) | 125 |
| New Hanover County, NC (Wilmington) | 103 |
| Forsyth County, NC (Winston-Salem) | 77 |
| Brunswick County, NC | 52 |
| Virginia Beach city, VA (Virginia Beach) | 42 |
| Alamance County, NC | 35 |
| Iredell County, NC | 35 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to Greenville come from?
Most people moving into Pitt County, NC come from nearby counties, led by Beaufort County, NC (621 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is Guilford County, NC.
Where do people leaving Greenville move to?
The top destination is Wake County, NC (815 people). Farther away, the most popular is Mecklenburg County, NC.
Are more people moving to Greenville or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 8,728 people moved into Pitt County, NC from elsewhere in the US and 8,192 moved out, a net gain of 536 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).
Thinking about the move yourself? Compare Greenville with any city it trades people with, like Greenville vs Greensboro, Greenville vs Charlotte, Greenville vs Wilmington, Greenville vs Winston-Salem.
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 Greenville.