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 Greenville County, SC, home of Greenville, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 30,859from other US counties
- Moved out
- 25,624to other US counties
- Net
- +5,235more arrivals than departures
- From abroad
- 215tax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Spartanburg County, SC | 3,406 |
| Anderson County, SC | 2,010 |
| Pickens County, SC | 1,555 |
| Laurens County, SC | 948 |
| Charleston County, SC (Charleston) | 498 |
| Richland County, SC (Columbia) | 480 |
| Mecklenburg County, NC (Charlotte) | 440 |
| Lexington County, SC | 372 |
| Greenwood County, SC | 329 |
| Henderson County, NC | 315 |
| Buncombe County, NC (Asheville) | 271 |
| Oconee County, SC | 250 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Spartanburg County, SC | 5,295 |
| Anderson County, SC | 2,654 |
| Pickens County, SC | 1,994 |
| Laurens County, SC | 1,423 |
| Mecklenburg County, NC (Charlotte) | 447 |
| Charleston County, SC (Charleston) | 388 |
| Richland County, SC (Columbia) | 381 |
| Oconee County, SC | 299 |
| Greenwood County, SC | 299 |
| Lexington County, SC | 239 |
| Berkeley County, SC | 194 |
| Horry County, SC | 187 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 12,034 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in South Carolina and 18,825 from other states. Here are the long-distance moves only, more than 100 miles:
Long-distance newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Charleston County, SC (Charleston) | 498 |
| Richland County, SC (Columbia) | 480 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 244 |
| Miami-Dade County, FL (Miami) | 234 |
| Broward County, FL (Fort Lauderdale) | 231 |
| Horry County, SC | 230 |
| Wake County, NC (Raleigh) | 221 |
| Hillsborough County, FL (Tampa) | 206 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Charleston County, SC (Charleston) | 388 |
| Richland County, SC (Columbia) | 381 |
| Berkeley County, SC | 194 |
| Horry County, SC | 187 |
| Wake County, NC (Raleigh) | 157 |
| Fulton County, GA (Atlanta) | 140 |
| Dorchester County, SC | 132 |
| Cobb County, GA (Mableton) | 121 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to Greenville come from?
Most people moving into Greenville County, SC come from nearby counties, led by Spartanburg County, SC (3,406 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is Charleston County, SC.
Where do people leaving Greenville move to?
The top destination is Spartanburg County, SC (5,295 people). Farther away, the most popular is Charleston County, SC.
Are more people moving to Greenville or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 30,859 people moved into Greenville County, SC from elsewhere in the US and 25,624 moved out, a net gain of 5,235 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).
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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.