Who moves to Missouri 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 Fort Bend County, TX, home of Missouri City, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 55,721from other US counties
- Moved out
- 44,894to other US counties
- Net
- +10,827more arrivals than departures
- From abroad
- 538tax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Harris County, TX (Houston) | 29,268 |
| Brazoria County, TX (Pearland) | 1,931 |
| Bexar County, TX (San Antonio) | 637 |
| Montgomery County, TX (The Woodlands) | 637 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 624 |
| Travis County, TX (Austin) | 585 |
| Waller County, TX | 545 |
| Dallas County, TX (Dallas) | 448 |
| Galveston County, TX (League City) | 439 |
| Cook County, IL (Chicago) | 439 |
| Wharton County, TX | 431 |
| Tarrant County, TX (Fort Worth) | 407 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Harris County, TX (Houston) | 21,458 |
| Brazoria County, TX (Pearland) | 2,889 |
| Montgomery County, TX (The Woodlands) | 1,315 |
| Travis County, TX (Austin) | 824 |
| Galveston County, TX (League City) | 552 |
| Wharton County, TX | 536 |
| Waller County, TX | 534 |
| Bexar County, TX (San Antonio) | 515 |
| Dallas County, TX (Dallas) | 510 |
| Williamson County, TX (Round Rock) | 427 |
| Collin County, TX (Plano) | 425 |
| Tarrant County, TX (Fort Worth) | 339 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 39,631 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in Texas and 16,090 from other states. Here are the long-distance moves only, more than 100 miles:
Long-distance newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Bexar County, TX (San Antonio) | 637 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 624 |
| Travis County, TX (Austin) | 585 |
| Dallas County, TX (Dallas) | 448 |
| Cook County, IL (Chicago) | 439 |
| Tarrant County, TX (Fort Worth) | 407 |
| Collin County, TX (Plano) | 404 |
| Contra Costa County, CA (Concord) | 327 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Travis County, TX (Austin) | 824 |
| Bexar County, TX (San Antonio) | 515 |
| Dallas County, TX (Dallas) | 510 |
| Williamson County, TX (Round Rock) | 427 |
| Collin County, TX (Plano) | 425 |
| Tarrant County, TX (Fort Worth) | 339 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 290 |
| Denton County, TX (Denton) | 252 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to Missouri City come from?
Most people moving into Fort Bend County, TX come from nearby counties, led by Harris County, TX (29,268 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is Bexar County, TX.
Where do people leaving Missouri City move to?
The top destination is Harris County, TX (21,458 people). Farther away, the most popular is Travis County, TX.
Are more people moving to Missouri City or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 55,721 people moved into Fort Bend County, TX from elsewhere in the US and 44,894 moved out, a net gain of 10,827 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).
Thinking about the move yourself? Compare Missouri City with any city it trades people with, like Missouri City vs San Antonio, Missouri City vs Los Angeles, Missouri City vs Austin, Missouri City 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 Missouri City.