Who moves to High Point, 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 Guilford County, NC, home of High Point, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 25,329from other US counties
- Moved out
- 24,670to other US counties
- Net
- +659more arrivals than departures
- From abroad
- 96tax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Forsyth County, NC (Winston-Salem) | 2,359 |
| Alamance County, NC | 1,729 |
| Randolph County, NC | 1,322 |
| Davidson County, NC | 1,273 |
| Wake County, NC (Raleigh) | 962 |
| Mecklenburg County, NC (Charlotte) | 831 |
| Rockingham County, NC | 798 |
| Durham County, NC (Durham) | 428 |
| Cumberland County, NC (Fayetteville) | 311 |
| New Hanover County, NC (Wilmington) | 191 |
| Orange County, NC | 169 |
| Miami-Dade County, FL (Miami) | 163 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Forsyth County, NC (Winston-Salem) | 2,863 |
| Davidson County, NC | 1,591 |
| Alamance County, NC | 1,566 |
| Randolph County, NC | 1,530 |
| Rockingham County, NC | 1,249 |
| Mecklenburg County, NC (Charlotte) | 1,170 |
| Wake County, NC (Raleigh) | 1,163 |
| Durham County, NC (Durham) | 479 |
| Cabarrus County, NC (Concord) | 215 |
| Cumberland County, NC (Fayetteville) | 207 |
| Brunswick County, NC | 205 |
| New Hanover County, NC (Wilmington) | 197 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 13,569 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in North Carolina and 11,760 from other states. Here are the long-distance moves only, more than 100 miles:
Long-distance newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| New Hanover County, NC (Wilmington) | 191 |
| Miami-Dade County, FL (Miami) | 163 |
| Broward County, FL (Fort Lauderdale) | 156 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 132 |
| Orange County, FL (Orlando) | 126 |
| Pitt County, NC (Greenville) | 125 |
| Kings County, NY | 125 |
| Queens County, NY (New York) | 124 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Brunswick County, NC | 205 |
| New Hanover County, NC (Wilmington) | 197 |
| Horry County, SC | 149 |
| Buncombe County, NC (Asheville) | 125 |
| Pitt County, NC (Greenville) | 121 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 113 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 113 |
| Harris County, TX (Houston) | 107 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to High Point come from?
Most people moving into Guilford County, NC come from nearby counties, led by Forsyth County, NC (2,359 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is New Hanover County, NC.
Where do people leaving High Point move to?
The top destination is Forsyth County, NC (2,863 people). Farther away, the most popular is Brunswick County, NC.
Are more people moving to High Point or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 25,329 people moved into Guilford County, NC from elsewhere in the US and 24,670 moved out, a net gain of 659 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).
Thinking about the move yourself? Compare High Point with any city it trades people with, like High Point vs Wilmington, High Point vs Miami, High Point vs Fort Lauderdale, High Point vs Los Angeles.
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 High Point.