Who moves to Newport News, 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 Newport News city, VA, home of Newport News, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 13,831from other US counties
- Moved out
- 15,435to other US counties
- Net
- −1,604more departures than arrivals
- From abroad
- 340tax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Hampton city, VA (Hampton) | 3,280 |
| York County, VA | 959 |
| Norfolk city, VA (Norfolk) | 503 |
| Virginia Beach city, VA (Virginia Beach) | 441 |
| James City County, VA | 408 |
| Chesapeake city, VA (Chesapeake) | 288 |
| Portsmouth city, VA (Portsmouth) | 254 |
| Suffolk city, VA (Suffolk) | 238 |
| Gloucester County, VA | 219 |
| Isle of Wight County, VA | 198 |
| Poquoson city, VA | 130 |
| Williamsburg city, VA | 127 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Hampton city, VA (Hampton) | 3,375 |
| York County, VA | 1,175 |
| James City County, VA | 522 |
| Norfolk city, VA (Norfolk) | 472 |
| Virginia Beach city, VA (Virginia Beach) | 464 |
| Suffolk city, VA (Suffolk) | 331 |
| Chesapeake city, VA (Chesapeake) | 327 |
| Isle of Wight County, VA | 309 |
| Portsmouth city, VA (Portsmouth) | 298 |
| Gloucester County, VA | 257 |
| Williamsburg city, VA | 169 |
| Poquoson city, VA | 150 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 8,136 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in Virginia and 5,695 from other states. Here are the long-distance moves only, more than 100 miles:
Long-distance newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| San Diego County, CA (San Diego) | 111 |
| Fairfax County, VA (Reston) | 108 |
| Cumberland County, NC (Fayetteville) | 93 |
| Berkeley County, SC | 88 |
| Bell County, TX (Killeen) | 87 |
| Bexar County, TX (San Antonio) | 83 |
| El Paso County, TX (El Paso) | 75 |
| Honolulu County, HI (Honolulu) | 67 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Cumberland County, NC (Fayetteville) | 120 |
| Fairfax County, VA (Reston) | 118 |
| Honolulu County, HI (Honolulu) | 107 |
| Duval County, FL (Jacksonville) | 101 |
| El Paso County, CO (Colorado Springs) | 96 |
| Bexar County, TX (San Antonio) | 93 |
| San Diego County, CA (San Diego) | 91 |
| Hillsborough County, FL (Tampa) | 88 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to Newport News come from?
Most people moving into Newport News city, VA come from nearby counties, led by Hampton city, VA (3,280 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is San Diego County, CA.
Where do people leaving Newport News move to?
The top destination is Hampton city, VA (3,375 people). Farther away, the most popular is Cumberland County, NC.
Are more people moving to Newport News or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 13,831 people moved into Newport News city, VA from elsewhere in the US and 15,435 moved out, a net loss of 1,604 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).
Thinking about the move yourself? Compare Newport News with any city it trades people with, like Newport News vs San Diego, Newport News vs Reston, Newport News vs Fayetteville, Newport News vs Killeen.
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 Newport News.