Who moves to Jonesboro, 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 Craighead County, AR, home of Jonesboro, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 5,761from other US counties
- Moved out
- 5,210to other US counties
- Net
- +551more arrivals than departures
- From abroad
- n/atax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Poinsett County, AR | 572 |
| Greene County, AR | 538 |
| Mississippi County, AR | 474 |
| Crittenden County, AR | 188 |
| Cross County, AR | 187 |
| Lawrence County, AR | 170 |
| Shelby County, TN (Memphis) | 152 |
| St. Francis County, AR | 152 |
| Pulaski County, AR (Little Rock) | 135 |
| Jackson County, AR | 117 |
| White County, AR | 91 |
| Randolph County, AR | 85 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Greene County, AR | 660 |
| Poinsett County, AR | 497 |
| Mississippi County, AR | 302 |
| Pulaski County, AR (Little Rock) | 247 |
| Lawrence County, AR | 185 |
| Shelby County, TN (Memphis) | 153 |
| Crittenden County, AR | 112 |
| Jackson County, AR | 96 |
| Randolph County, AR | 87 |
| St. Francis County, AR | 86 |
| Washington County, AR (Fayetteville) | 85 |
| Cross County, AR | 81 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 3,600 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in Arkansas and 2,161 from other states. Here are the long-distance moves only, more than 100 miles:
Long-distance newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Pulaski County, AR (Little Rock) | 135 |
| Faulkner County, AR | 64 |
| Saline County, AR | 50 |
| Lonoke County, AR | 47 |
| Washington County, AR (Fayetteville) | 44 |
| Dallas County, TX (Dallas) | 31 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Pulaski County, AR (Little Rock) | 247 |
| Washington County, AR (Fayetteville) | 85 |
| Benton County, AR (Rogers) | 80 |
| Faulkner County, AR | 68 |
| Saline County, AR | 53 |
| Lonoke County, AR | 44 |
| Denton County, TX (Denton) | 35 |
| Davidson County, TN (Nashville) | 32 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to Jonesboro come from?
Most people moving into Craighead County, AR come from nearby counties, led by Poinsett County, AR (572 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is Pulaski County, AR.
Where do people leaving Jonesboro move to?
The top destination is Greene County, AR (660 people). Farther away, the most popular is Pulaski County, AR.
Are more people moving to Jonesboro or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 5,761 people moved into Craighead County, AR from elsewhere in the US and 5,210 moved out, a net gain of 551 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).
Thinking about the move yourself? Compare Jonesboro with any city it trades people with, like Jonesboro vs Little Rock, Jonesboro vs Fayetteville, Jonesboro vs Dallas.
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 Jonesboro.