Who moves to Spokane, 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 Spokane County, WA, home of Spokane, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 19,859from other US counties
- Moved out
- 19,540to other US counties
- Net
- +319more arrivals than departures
- From abroad
- 341tax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Kootenai County, ID (Coeur d'Alene) | 1,801 |
| King County, WA (Seattle) | 1,175 |
| Stevens County, WA | 892 |
| Snohomish County, WA (Everett) | 621 |
| Pierce County, WA (Tacoma) | 567 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 390 |
| Benton County, WA (Kennewick) | 375 |
| Whitman County, WA | 330 |
| Pend Oreille County, WA | 291 |
| Grant County, WA | 290 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 272 |
| Clark County, WA (Vancouver) | 268 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Kootenai County, ID (Coeur d'Alene) | 1,663 |
| Stevens County, WA | 1,035 |
| King County, WA (Seattle) | 938 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 519 |
| Pierce County, WA (Tacoma) | 470 |
| Snohomish County, WA (Everett) | 357 |
| Pend Oreille County, WA | 350 |
| Whitman County, WA | 309 |
| Benton County, WA (Kennewick) | 280 |
| Lincoln County, WA | 271 |
| Clark County, WA (Vancouver) | 258 |
| Bonner County, ID | 243 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 7,132 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in Washington and 12,727 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) | 1,175 |
| Snohomish County, WA (Everett) | 621 |
| Pierce County, WA (Tacoma) | 567 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 390 |
| Benton County, WA (Kennewick) | 375 |
| Grant County, WA | 290 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 272 |
| Clark County, WA (Vancouver) | 268 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| King County, WA (Seattle) | 938 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 519 |
| Pierce County, WA (Tacoma) | 470 |
| Snohomish County, WA (Everett) | 357 |
| Benton County, WA (Kennewick) | 280 |
| Clark County, WA (Vancouver) | 258 |
| Grant County, WA | 229 |
| Ada County, ID (Boise) | 214 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to Spokane come from?
Most people moving into Spokane County, WA come from nearby counties, led by Kootenai County, ID (1,801 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is King County, WA.
Where do people leaving Spokane move to?
The top destination is Kootenai County, ID (1,663 people). Farther away, the most popular is King County, WA.
Are more people moving to Spokane or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 19,859 people moved into Spokane County, WA from elsewhere in the US and 19,540 moved out, a net gain of 319 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).
Thinking about the move yourself? Compare Spokane with any city it trades people with, like Spokane vs Seattle, Spokane vs Everett, Spokane vs Tacoma, Spokane vs Phoenix.
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 Spokane.