Who moves to Hoover, 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 Jefferson County, AL, home of Hoover, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 21,674from other US counties
- Moved out
- 24,492to other US counties
- Net
- −2,818more departures than arrivals
- From abroad
- 117tax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Shelby County, AL | 3,920 |
| St. Clair County, AL | 1,305 |
| Tuscaloosa County, AL (Tuscaloosa) | 1,043 |
| Blount County, AL | 666 |
| Walker County, AL | 600 |
| Madison County, AL (Huntsville) | 529 |
| Montgomery County, AL (Montgomery) | 452 |
| Mobile County, AL (Mobile) | 322 |
| Cullman County, AL | 270 |
| Fulton County, GA (Atlanta) | 263 |
| Lee County, AL (Auburn) | 253 |
| Talladega County, AL | 252 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Shelby County, AL | 5,207 |
| St. Clair County, AL | 2,090 |
| Tuscaloosa County, AL (Tuscaloosa) | 1,004 |
| Blount County, AL | 847 |
| Madison County, AL (Huntsville) | 736 |
| Walker County, AL | 693 |
| Cullman County, AL | 405 |
| Baldwin County, AL | 370 |
| Fulton County, GA (Atlanta) | 323 |
| Talladega County, AL | 315 |
| Montgomery County, AL (Montgomery) | 269 |
| Davidson County, TN (Nashville) | 265 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 12,223 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in Alabama and 9,451 from other states. Here are the long-distance moves only, more than 100 miles:
Long-distance newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Montgomery County, AL (Montgomery) | 452 |
| Mobile County, AL (Mobile) | 322 |
| Fulton County, GA (Atlanta) | 263 |
| Lee County, AL (Auburn) | 253 |
| Davidson County, TN (Nashville) | 240 |
| Baldwin County, AL | 224 |
| Cobb County, GA (Mableton) | 158 |
| Gwinnett County, GA | 157 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Baldwin County, AL | 370 |
| Fulton County, GA (Atlanta) | 323 |
| Montgomery County, AL (Montgomery) | 269 |
| Davidson County, TN (Nashville) | 265 |
| Lee County, AL (Auburn) | 220 |
| Mobile County, AL (Mobile) | 216 |
| Dallas County, TX (Dallas) | 202 |
| Harris County, TX (Houston) | 198 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to Hoover come from?
Most people moving into Jefferson County, AL come from nearby counties, led by Shelby County, AL (3,920 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is Montgomery County, AL.
Where do people leaving Hoover move to?
The top destination is Shelby County, AL (5,207 people). Farther away, the most popular is Baldwin County, AL.
Are more people moving to Hoover or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 21,674 people moved into Jefferson County, AL from elsewhere in the US and 24,492 moved out, a net loss of 2,818 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).
Thinking about the move yourself? Compare Hoover with any city it trades people with, like Hoover vs Montgomery, Hoover vs Mobile, Hoover vs Atlanta, Hoover vs Auburn.
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 Hoover.