Who moves to St. George, 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 Washington County, UT, home of St. George, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 12,316from other US counties
- Moved out
- 9,168to other US counties
- Net
- +3,148more arrivals than departures
- From abroad
- 59tax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Salt Lake County, UT (Salt Lake City) | 1,489 |
| Utah County, UT (Provo) | 1,361 |
| Clark County, NV (Las Vegas) | 781 |
| Iron County, UT | 624 |
| Davis County, UT (Layton) | 497 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 291 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 289 |
| Cache County, UT | 264 |
| Weber County, UT (Ogden) | 229 |
| Riverside County, CA (Riverside) | 211 |
| Mohave County, AZ | 186 |
| Orange County, CA (Anaheim) | 182 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Utah County, UT (Provo) | 1,026 |
| Salt Lake County, UT (Salt Lake City) | 864 |
| Iron County, UT | 658 |
| Clark County, NV (Las Vegas) | 635 |
| Davis County, UT (Layton) | 278 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 224 |
| Mohave County, AZ | 206 |
| Weber County, UT (Ogden) | 144 |
| Cache County, UT | 128 |
| Riverside County, CA (Riverside) | 83 |
| Ada County, ID (Boise) | 82 |
| King County, WA (Seattle) | 76 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 5,354 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in Utah and 6,962 from other states. Here are the long-distance moves only, more than 100 miles:
Long-distance newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Salt Lake County, UT (Salt Lake City) | 1,489 |
| Utah County, UT (Provo) | 1,361 |
| Clark County, NV (Las Vegas) | 781 |
| Davis County, UT (Layton) | 497 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 291 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 289 |
| Cache County, UT | 264 |
| Weber County, UT (Ogden) | 229 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Utah County, UT (Provo) | 1,026 |
| Salt Lake County, UT (Salt Lake City) | 864 |
| Clark County, NV (Las Vegas) | 635 |
| Davis County, UT (Layton) | 278 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 224 |
| Mohave County, AZ | 206 |
| Weber County, UT (Ogden) | 144 |
| Cache County, UT | 128 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to St. George come from?
Most people moving into Washington County, UT come from nearby counties, led by Salt Lake County, UT (1,489 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is Salt Lake County, UT.
Where do people leaving St. George move to?
The top destination is Utah County, UT (1,026 people). Farther away, the most popular is Utah County, UT.
Are more people moving to St. George or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 12,316 people moved into Washington County, UT from elsewhere in the US and 9,168 moved out, a net gain of 3,148 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).
Thinking about the move yourself? Compare St. George with any city it trades people with, like St. George vs Salt Lake City, St. George vs Provo, St. George vs Las Vegas, St. George vs Layton.
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 St. George.