Who moves to Montgomery, 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 Montgomery County, AL, home of Montgomery, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 8,711from other US counties
- Moved out
- 10,813to other US counties
- Net
- −2,102more departures than arrivals
- From abroad
- 242tax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Elmore County, AL | 839 |
| Autauga County, AL | 491 |
| Jefferson County, AL (Birmingham) | 269 |
| Lowndes County, AL | 262 |
| Lee County, AL (Auburn) | 254 |
| Dallas County, AL | 248 |
| Pike County, AL | 199 |
| Macon County, AL | 143 |
| Fulton County, GA (Atlanta) | 115 |
| Shelby County, AL | 102 |
| Mobile County, AL (Mobile) | 99 |
| Butler County, AL | 98 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Elmore County, AL | 1,118 |
| Autauga County, AL | 801 |
| Jefferson County, AL (Birmingham) | 452 |
| Lee County, AL (Auburn) | 390 |
| Lowndes County, AL | 266 |
| Madison County, AL (Huntsville) | 216 |
| Shelby County, AL | 194 |
| Dallas County, AL | 177 |
| Baldwin County, AL | 172 |
| Pike County, AL | 152 |
| Fulton County, GA (Atlanta) | 146 |
| Mobile County, AL (Mobile) | 141 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 4,123 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in Alabama and 4,588 from other states. Here are the long-distance moves only, more than 100 miles:
Long-distance newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Jefferson County, AL (Birmingham) | 269 |
| Fulton County, GA (Atlanta) | 115 |
| Mobile County, AL (Mobile) | 99 |
| Madison County, AL (Huntsville) | 97 |
| Bexar County, TX (San Antonio) | 96 |
| Gwinnett County, GA | 88 |
| Okaloosa County, FL | 88 |
| Tuscaloosa County, AL (Tuscaloosa) | 81 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Jefferson County, AL (Birmingham) | 452 |
| Madison County, AL (Huntsville) | 216 |
| Baldwin County, AL | 172 |
| Fulton County, GA (Atlanta) | 146 |
| Mobile County, AL (Mobile) | 141 |
| Fairfax County, VA (Reston) | 141 |
| Tuscaloosa County, AL (Tuscaloosa) | 132 |
| Bexar County, TX (San Antonio) | 124 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to Montgomery come from?
Most people moving into Montgomery County, AL come from nearby counties, led by Elmore County, AL (839 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is Jefferson County, AL.
Where do people leaving Montgomery move to?
The top destination is Elmore County, AL (1,118 people). Farther away, the most popular is Jefferson County, AL.
Are more people moving to Montgomery or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 8,711 people moved into Montgomery County, AL from elsewhere in the US and 10,813 moved out, a net loss of 2,102 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).
Thinking about the move yourself? Compare Montgomery with any city it trades people with, like Montgomery vs Birmingham, Montgomery vs Atlanta, Montgomery vs Mobile, Montgomery vs Huntsville.
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 Montgomery.