Who moves to Pasco, 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 Franklin County, WA, home of Pasco, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 5,220from other US counties
- Moved out
- 5,349to other US counties
- Net
- −129more departures than arrivals
- From abroad
- n/atax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Benton County, WA (Kennewick) | 2,583 |
| Yakima County, WA (Yakima) | 216 |
| Grant County, WA | 186 |
| Walla Walla County, WA | 171 |
| King County, WA (Seattle) | 133 |
| Adams County, WA | 111 |
| Umatilla County, OR | 104 |
| Spokane County, WA (Spokane) | 103 |
| Snohomish County, WA (Everett) | 82 |
| Clark County, WA (Vancouver) | 63 |
| Pierce County, WA (Tacoma) | 49 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 42 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Benton County, WA (Kennewick) | 2,895 |
| Grant County, WA | 162 |
| Walla Walla County, WA | 159 |
| Yakima County, WA (Yakima) | 146 |
| Spokane County, WA (Spokane) | 100 |
| Adams County, WA | 95 |
| Umatilla County, OR | 94 |
| King County, WA (Seattle) | 90 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 70 |
| Pierce County, WA (Tacoma) | 53 |
| Clark County, WA (Vancouver) | 45 |
| Snohomish County, WA (Everett) | 43 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 3,947 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in Washington and 1,273 from other states. Here are the long-distance moves only, more than 100 miles:
Long-distance newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| King County, WA (Seattle) | 133 |
| Spokane County, WA (Spokane) | 103 |
| Snohomish County, WA (Everett) | 82 |
| Clark County, WA (Vancouver) | 63 |
| Pierce County, WA (Tacoma) | 49 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 42 |
| Chelan County, WA | 39 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Spokane County, WA (Spokane) | 100 |
| King County, WA (Seattle) | 90 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 70 |
| Pierce County, WA (Tacoma) | 53 |
| Clark County, WA (Vancouver) | 45 |
| Snohomish County, WA (Everett) | 43 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to Pasco come from?
Most people moving into Franklin County, WA come from nearby counties, led by Benton County, WA (2,583 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is King County, WA.
Where do people leaving Pasco move to?
The top destination is Benton County, WA (2,895 people). Farther away, the most popular is Spokane County, WA.
Are more people moving to Pasco or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 5,220 people moved into Franklin County, WA from elsewhere in the US and 5,349 moved out, a net loss of 129 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).
Thinking about the move yourself? Compare Pasco with any city it trades people with, like Pasco vs Seattle, Pasco vs Spokane, Pasco vs Everett, Pasco vs Vancouver.
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 Pasco.