Who moves to Midland, 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 Midland County, TX, home of Midland, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 12,538from other US counties
- Moved out
- 10,676to other US counties
- Net
- +1,862more arrivals than departures
- From abroad
- n/atax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Ector County, TX (Odessa) | 2,398 |
| Harris County, TX (Houston) | 523 |
| El Paso County, TX (El Paso) | 488 |
| Lubbock County, TX (Lubbock) | 324 |
| Tarrant County, TX (Fort Worth) | 279 |
| Bexar County, TX (San Antonio) | 248 |
| Dallas County, TX (Dallas) | 209 |
| Tom Green County, TX (San Angelo) | 189 |
| Howard County, TX | 172 |
| Miami-Dade County, FL (Miami) | 169 |
| Andrews County, TX | 167 |
| Lea County, NM | 146 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Ector County, TX (Odessa) | 1,929 |
| Harris County, TX (Houston) | 553 |
| Tarrant County, TX (Fort Worth) | 442 |
| Lubbock County, TX (Lubbock) | 394 |
| El Paso County, TX (El Paso) | 323 |
| Bexar County, TX (San Antonio) | 293 |
| Dallas County, TX (Dallas) | 268 |
| Tom Green County, TX (San Angelo) | 171 |
| Montgomery County, TX (The Woodlands) | 170 |
| Collin County, TX (Plano) | 161 |
| Travis County, TX (Austin) | 137 |
| Fort Bend County, TX (Sugar Land) | 132 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 8,491 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in Texas and 4,047 from other states. Here are the long-distance moves only, more than 100 miles:
Long-distance newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Harris County, TX (Houston) | 523 |
| El Paso County, TX (El Paso) | 488 |
| Lubbock County, TX (Lubbock) | 324 |
| Tarrant County, TX (Fort Worth) | 279 |
| Bexar County, TX (San Antonio) | 248 |
| Dallas County, TX (Dallas) | 209 |
| Miami-Dade County, FL (Miami) | 169 |
| Lea County, NM | 146 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Harris County, TX (Houston) | 553 |
| Tarrant County, TX (Fort Worth) | 442 |
| Lubbock County, TX (Lubbock) | 394 |
| El Paso County, TX (El Paso) | 323 |
| Bexar County, TX (San Antonio) | 293 |
| Dallas County, TX (Dallas) | 268 |
| Montgomery County, TX (The Woodlands) | 170 |
| Collin County, TX (Plano) | 161 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to Midland come from?
Most people moving into Midland County, TX come from nearby counties, led by Ector County, TX (2,398 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is Harris County, TX.
Where do people leaving Midland move to?
The top destination is Ector County, TX (1,929 people). Farther away, the most popular is Harris County, TX.
Are more people moving to Midland or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 12,538 people moved into Midland County, TX from elsewhere in the US and 10,676 moved out, a net gain of 1,862 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).
Thinking about the move yourself? Compare Midland with any city it trades people with, like Midland vs Houston, Midland vs El Paso, Midland vs Lubbock, Midland vs Fort Worth.
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 Midland.