Who moves to Wichita Falls, 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 Wichita County, TX, home of Wichita Falls, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 6,481from other US counties
- Moved out
- 7,049to other US counties
- Net
- −568more departures than arrivals
- From abroad
- 197tax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Tarrant County, TX (Fort Worth) | 388 |
| Clay County, TX | 319 |
| Dallas County, TX (Dallas) | 248 |
| Archer County, TX | 231 |
| Denton County, TX (Denton) | 156 |
| Wilbarger County, TX | 154 |
| Comanche County, OK (Lawton) | 112 |
| Collin County, TX (Plano) | 106 |
| Harris County, TX (Houston) | 100 |
| Bexar County, TX (San Antonio) | 87 |
| Taylor County, TX (Abilene) | 86 |
| Montague County, TX | 81 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Tarrant County, TX (Fort Worth) | 389 |
| Clay County, TX | 341 |
| Archer County, TX | 311 |
| Dallas County, TX (Dallas) | 224 |
| Denton County, TX (Denton) | 161 |
| Bexar County, TX (San Antonio) | 135 |
| Collin County, TX (Plano) | 129 |
| Wilbarger County, TX | 107 |
| Oklahoma County, OK (Oklahoma City) | 106 |
| Harris County, TX (Houston) | 104 |
| Comanche County, OK (Lawton) | 90 |
| Clark County, NV (Las Vegas) | 88 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 3,249 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in Texas and 3,232 from other states. Here are the long-distance moves only, more than 100 miles:
Long-distance newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Tarrant County, TX (Fort Worth) | 388 |
| Dallas County, TX (Dallas) | 248 |
| Denton County, TX (Denton) | 156 |
| Collin County, TX (Plano) | 106 |
| Harris County, TX (Houston) | 100 |
| Bexar County, TX (San Antonio) | 87 |
| Taylor County, TX (Abilene) | 86 |
| Oklahoma County, OK (Oklahoma City) | 73 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Tarrant County, TX (Fort Worth) | 389 |
| Dallas County, TX (Dallas) | 224 |
| Denton County, TX (Denton) | 161 |
| Bexar County, TX (San Antonio) | 135 |
| Collin County, TX (Plano) | 129 |
| Oklahoma County, OK (Oklahoma City) | 106 |
| Harris County, TX (Houston) | 104 |
| Clark County, NV (Las Vegas) | 88 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to Wichita Falls come from?
Most people moving into Wichita County, TX come from nearby counties, led by Tarrant County, TX (388 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is Tarrant County, TX.
Where do people leaving Wichita Falls move to?
The top destination is Tarrant County, TX (389 people). Farther away, the most popular is Tarrant County, TX.
Are more people moving to Wichita Falls or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 6,481 people moved into Wichita County, TX from elsewhere in the US and 7,049 moved out, a net loss of 568 (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 Wichita Falls.