Who moves to Kansas City, 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 Jackson County, MO, home of Kansas City, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 31,932from other US counties
- Moved out
- 31,830to other US counties
- Net
- +102more arrivals than departures
- From abroad
- 111tax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Johnson County, KS (Overland Park) | 5,034 |
| Clay County, MO | 3,254 |
| Wyandotte County, KS (Kansas City) | 2,128 |
| Cass County, MO | 2,095 |
| Platte County, MO | 1,105 |
| Johnson County, MO | 575 |
| Lafayette County, MO | 548 |
| Greene County, MO (Springfield) | 422 |
| Douglas County, KS (Lawrence) | 395 |
| Boone County, MO (Columbia) | 339 |
| St. Louis County, MO | 334 |
| Sedgwick County, KS (Wichita) | 327 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Johnson County, KS (Overland Park) | 5,028 |
| Clay County, MO | 3,779 |
| Cass County, MO | 3,042 |
| Wyandotte County, KS (Kansas City) | 1,800 |
| Platte County, MO | 1,268 |
| Lafayette County, MO | 750 |
| Johnson County, MO | 649 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 318 |
| Cook County, IL (Chicago) | 291 |
| St. Louis County, MO | 288 |
| Harris County, TX (Houston) | 283 |
| Buchanan County, MO | 253 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 11,330 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in Missouri and 20,602 from other states. Here are the long-distance moves only, more than 100 miles:
Long-distance newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Greene County, MO (Springfield) | 422 |
| Boone County, MO (Columbia) | 339 |
| St. Louis County, MO | 334 |
| Sedgwick County, KS (Wichita) | 327 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 287 |
| Cook County, IL (Chicago) | 237 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 234 |
| Harris County, TX (Houston) | 222 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 318 |
| Cook County, IL (Chicago) | 291 |
| St. Louis County, MO | 288 |
| Harris County, TX (Houston) | 283 |
| Boone County, MO (Columbia) | 239 |
| Dallas County, TX (Dallas) | 238 |
| Tarrant County, TX (Fort Worth) | 231 |
| Greene County, MO (Springfield) | 230 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to Kansas City come from?
Most people moving into Jackson County, MO come from nearby counties, led by Johnson County, KS (5,034 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is Greene County, MO.
Where do people leaving Kansas City move to?
The top destination is Johnson County, KS (5,028 people). Farther away, the most popular is Maricopa County, AZ.
Are more people moving to Kansas City or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 31,932 people moved into Jackson County, MO from elsewhere in the US and 31,830 moved out, a net gain of 102 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).
Thinking about the move yourself? Compare Kansas City with any city it trades people with, like Kansas City vs Springfield, Kansas City vs Columbia, Kansas City vs Wichita, Kansas City vs Phoenix.
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 Kansas City.