Who moves to Vancouver, 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 Clark County, WA, home of Vancouver, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 24,601from other US counties
- Moved out
- 22,639to other US counties
- Net
- +1,962more arrivals than departures
- From abroad
- 147tax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Multnomah County, OR (Portland) | 4,587 |
| Washington County, OR (Hillsboro) | 1,915 |
| Clackamas County, OR | 1,433 |
| Cowlitz County, WA | 1,320 |
| King County, WA (Seattle) | 786 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 532 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 512 |
| Pierce County, WA (Tacoma) | 410 |
| San Diego County, CA (San Diego) | 330 |
| Clark County, NV (Las Vegas) | 330 |
| Marion County, OR (Salem) | 305 |
| Snohomish County, WA (Everett) | 305 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Multnomah County, OR (Portland) | 2,838 |
| Cowlitz County, WA | 1,891 |
| Washington County, OR (Hillsboro) | 1,079 |
| Clackamas County, OR | 1,045 |
| King County, WA (Seattle) | 761 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 709 |
| Pierce County, WA (Tacoma) | 347 |
| Lewis County, WA | 269 |
| Spokane County, WA (Spokane) | 268 |
| Clark County, NV (Las Vegas) | 255 |
| Ada County, ID (Boise) | 243 |
| Thurston County, WA | 242 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 4,854 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in Washington and 19,747 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) | 786 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 532 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 512 |
| San Diego County, CA (San Diego) | 330 |
| Clark County, NV (Las Vegas) | 330 |
| Snohomish County, WA (Everett) | 305 |
| Santa Clara County, CA (San Jose) | 284 |
| Honolulu County, HI (Honolulu) | 269 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| King County, WA (Seattle) | 761 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 709 |
| Spokane County, WA (Spokane) | 268 |
| Clark County, NV (Las Vegas) | 255 |
| Ada County, ID (Boise) | 243 |
| Snohomish County, WA (Everett) | 217 |
| Deschutes County, OR (Bend) | 208 |
| San Diego County, CA (San Diego) | 181 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to Vancouver come from?
Most people moving into Clark County, WA come from nearby counties, led by Multnomah County, OR (4,587 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is King County, WA.
Where do people leaving Vancouver move to?
The top destination is Multnomah County, OR (2,838 people). Farther away, the most popular is King County, WA.
Are more people moving to Vancouver or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 24,601 people moved into Clark County, WA from elsewhere in the US and 22,639 moved out, a net gain of 1,962 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).
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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 Vancouver.