Florida migration, in both directions

Where did Florida's interstate returns go, and where did arrivals come from?

The two directions have different rankings. New York appears in both lists: 43,187 returns came from New York to Florida, and 22,011 went the other way.

Florida flows for the other 49 states and DC

Sorted by departures from Florida. A positive net means more matched returns entered Florida from that state than left Florida for it. Shares in the download use all Florida domestic interstate returns in the relevant direction as the denominator.

Download the complete 50-row CSV. On smaller screens, scroll the table horizontally.

How we calculated the table

We analyzed the IRS state inflow and outflow CSV files for 2022–2023, selecting Florida (FIPS 12) and every other state plus DC. We excluded same-state, foreign and aggregate rows from the state rankings. Each source file contained 2,849 records.

Rankings use the IRS n1 field, the number of returns. For each of the 100 selected directional records, we matched both return counts and the separate individual-count field against the counterpart in the opposite source file. The 50 departure counts sum to the published Florida domestic outflow total; the 50 arrival counts sum to the published domestic inflow total.

Net into Florida equals arrivals minus departures. We selected published domestic totals by their code and description because the code alone also occurs for a same-state total. Suppressed values must remain missing, not zero; none appeared in the selected records.

What these figures cannot tell you

• They are historical filing-year address changes, not a count of all movers or a forecast of current demand.
• Not everyone files a tax return. A mailing address may differ from a residence; returns and individuals are different units.
• State totals do not establish a city or county trend, moving cost, affordability or the reason for a move.
• The IRS changed its matching process for this series. We make no year-over-year trend comparison.
• The figures do not measure AmeriSafe customers, service availability or profitable routes. No private customer data or adjusted gross income analysis was used.

Using migration data when planning your own move

A popular destination is not proof that a particular route will be cheaper or that a mover has space available. For your own move, compare the written inventory, access requirements, estimate type and carrier identity.

• Understand binding and non-binding estimates
• Verify a moving company's credentials

Original sources, attribution and corrections

• IRS migration overview
• IRS 2022–2023 release
• IRS release user guide (PDF)
• Original state outflow CSV
• Original state inflow CSV

Analysis and source files checked October 19, 2026. AmeriSafe Van Lines prepared this analysis using public IRS files. It is not an IRS endorsement or an independent customer survey.

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