Who moves to Provo, 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 Utah County, UT, home of Provo, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 35,882from other US counties
- Moved out
- 31,591to other US counties
- Net
- +4,291more arrivals than departures
- From abroad
- 266tax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Salt Lake County, UT (Salt Lake City) | 11,292 |
| Davis County, UT (Layton) | 1,571 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 1,155 |
| Washington County, UT (St. George) | 1,026 |
| Clark County, NV (Las Vegas) | 688 |
| Cache County, UT | 656 |
| Weber County, UT (Ogden) | 531 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 503 |
| Madison County, ID | 457 |
| Orange County, CA (Anaheim) | 414 |
| Sanpete County, UT | 399 |
| Wasatch County, UT | 396 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Salt Lake County, UT (Salt Lake City) | 7,873 |
| Washington County, UT (St. George) | 1,361 |
| Davis County, UT (Layton) | 1,344 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 975 |
| Cache County, UT | 640 |
| Weber County, UT (Ogden) | 621 |
| Clark County, NV (Las Vegas) | 538 |
| Sanpete County, UT | 501 |
| Juab County, UT | 406 |
| Wasatch County, UT | 362 |
| Tooele County, UT | 331 |
| Iron County, UT | 317 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 17,952 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in Utah and 17,930 from other states. Here are the long-distance moves only, more than 100 miles:
Long-distance newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 1,155 |
| Washington County, UT (St. George) | 1,026 |
| Clark County, NV (Las Vegas) | 688 |
| Cache County, UT | 656 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 503 |
| Madison County, ID | 457 |
| Orange County, CA (Anaheim) | 414 |
| San Diego County, CA (San Diego) | 374 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Washington County, UT (St. George) | 1,361 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 975 |
| Cache County, UT | 640 |
| Clark County, NV (Las Vegas) | 538 |
| Iron County, UT | 317 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 264 |
| Madison County, ID | 247 |
| Honolulu County, HI (Honolulu) | 237 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to Provo come from?
Most people moving into Utah County, UT come from nearby counties, led by Salt Lake County, UT (11,292 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is Maricopa County, AZ.
Where do people leaving Provo move to?
The top destination is Salt Lake County, UT (7,873 people). Farther away, the most popular is Washington County, UT.
Are more people moving to Provo or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 35,882 people moved into Utah County, UT from elsewhere in the US and 31,591 moved out, a net gain of 4,291 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).
Thinking about the move yourself? Compare Provo with any city it trades people with, like Provo vs Phoenix, Provo vs St. George, Provo vs Las Vegas, Provo vs Los Angeles.
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 Provo.