Who moves to Huntsville, 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 Madison County, AL, home of Huntsville, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 21,076from other US counties
- Moved out
- 16,426to other US counties
- Net
- +4,650more arrivals than departures
- From abroad
- 360tax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Limestone County, AL | 1,974 |
| Morgan County, AL | 879 |
| Jefferson County, AL (Birmingham) | 736 |
| Marshall County, AL | 502 |
| Lincoln County, TN | 389 |
| Lauderdale County, AL | 303 |
| Jackson County, AL | 297 |
| Davidson County, TN (Nashville) | 270 |
| Montgomery County, AL (Montgomery) | 216 |
| Tuscaloosa County, AL (Tuscaloosa) | 210 |
| Mobile County, AL (Mobile) | 209 |
| Shelby County, AL | 204 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Limestone County, AL | 3,017 |
| Morgan County, AL | 1,059 |
| Marshall County, AL | 650 |
| Jefferson County, AL (Birmingham) | 529 |
| Lincoln County, TN | 401 |
| Jackson County, AL | 335 |
| Lauderdale County, AL | 210 |
| Cullman County, AL | 192 |
| Davidson County, TN (Nashville) | 178 |
| Baldwin County, AL | 156 |
| Shelby County, AL | 121 |
| Mobile County, AL (Mobile) | 119 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 7,645 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in Alabama and 13,431 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) | 216 |
| Tuscaloosa County, AL (Tuscaloosa) | 210 |
| Mobile County, AL (Mobile) | 209 |
| Shelby County, AL | 204 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 175 |
| El Paso County, CO (Colorado Springs) | 174 |
| Baldwin County, AL | 170 |
| Lee County, AL (Auburn) | 156 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Baldwin County, AL | 156 |
| Shelby County, AL | 121 |
| Mobile County, AL (Mobile) | 119 |
| Lee County, AL (Auburn) | 114 |
| El Paso County, CO (Colorado Springs) | 109 |
| Fulton County, GA (Atlanta) | 103 |
| Montgomery County, AL (Montgomery) | 97 |
| Tuscaloosa County, AL (Tuscaloosa) | 90 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to Huntsville come from?
Most people moving into Madison County, AL come from nearby counties, led by Limestone County, AL (1,974 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is Montgomery County, AL.
Where do people leaving Huntsville move to?
The top destination is Limestone County, AL (3,017 people). Farther away, the most popular is Baldwin County, AL.
Are more people moving to Huntsville or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 21,076 people moved into Madison County, AL from elsewhere in the US and 16,426 moved out, a net gain of 4,650 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).
Thinking about the move yourself? Compare Huntsville with any city it trades people with, like Huntsville vs Montgomery, Huntsville vs Tuscaloosa, Huntsville vs Mobile, Huntsville 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 Huntsville.