Who moves to Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma County, OK, home of Oklahoma City, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 36,262from other US counties
- Moved out
- 37,082to other US counties
- Net
- −820more departures than arrivals
- From abroad
- 325tax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Cleveland County, OK (Norman) | 6,277 |
| Canadian County, OK | 3,868 |
| Logan County, OK | 1,231 |
| Tulsa County, OK (Tulsa) | 1,221 |
| Pottawatomie County, OK | 888 |
| Comanche County, OK (Lawton) | 579 |
| Dallas County, TX (Dallas) | 552 |
| Tarrant County, TX (Fort Worth) | 503 |
| Payne County, OK | 493 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 459 |
| Grady County, OK | 415 |
| Harris County, TX (Houston) | 407 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Cleveland County, OK (Norman) | 6,645 |
| Canadian County, OK | 6,058 |
| Logan County, OK | 1,547 |
| Tulsa County, OK (Tulsa) | 1,146 |
| Pottawatomie County, OK | 1,006 |
| McClain County, OK | 628 |
| Dallas County, TX (Dallas) | 603 |
| Lincoln County, OK | 552 |
| Grady County, OK | 510 |
| Tarrant County, TX (Fort Worth) | 471 |
| Harris County, TX (Houston) | 367 |
| Payne County, OK | 317 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 19,428 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in Oklahoma and 16,834 from other states. Here are the long-distance moves only, more than 100 miles:
Long-distance newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Dallas County, TX (Dallas) | 552 |
| Tarrant County, TX (Fort Worth) | 503 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 459 |
| Harris County, TX (Houston) | 407 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 387 |
| Denton County, TX (Denton) | 327 |
| Collin County, TX (Plano) | 300 |
| Sedgwick County, KS (Wichita) | 242 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Dallas County, TX (Dallas) | 603 |
| Tarrant County, TX (Fort Worth) | 471 |
| Harris County, TX (Houston) | 367 |
| Collin County, TX (Plano) | 312 |
| Denton County, TX (Denton) | 291 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 263 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 234 |
| Sedgwick County, KS (Wichita) | 202 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to Oklahoma City come from?
Most people moving into Oklahoma County, OK come from nearby counties, led by Cleveland County, OK (6,277 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is Dallas County, TX.
Where do people leaving Oklahoma City move to?
The top destination is Cleveland County, OK (6,645 people). Farther away, the most popular is Dallas County, TX.
Are more people moving to Oklahoma City or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 36,262 people moved into Oklahoma County, OK from elsewhere in the US and 37,082 moved out, a net loss of 820 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).
Thinking about the move yourself? Compare Oklahoma City with any city it trades people with, like Oklahoma City vs Dallas, Oklahoma City vs Fort Worth, Oklahoma City vs Los Angeles, Oklahoma City vs Houston.
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 Oklahoma City.