Who’s Moving To and From Alabama?
In the latest Census data (2022), Alabama gained about 15,850 more residents from other states than it lost — a net inflow. The most people arrive from Georgia, and the largest number leaving head to Florida.
Top states moving into Alabama
- Georgia 17,959
- Florida 16,711
- Tennessee 10,435
- Texas 9,166
- Mississippi 6,593
Where Alabama residents move
- Florida 17,012
- Georgia 15,599
- Tennessee 8,169
- Texas 8,146
- Mississippi 6,027
Net interstate migration: +15,850 more people moved in than out (vs. the other 49 states).
Source: US Census Bureau, ACS State-to-State Migration Flows · as of 2022 · methodology
Where Alabama residents go: the biggest destinations are Florida, Georgia and Tennessee. The single largest stream runs to Florida — about 17,012 people in a year. In total, roughly 101,397 residents left Alabama for another state, versus about 117,247 who moved in.
Who moves to Alabama: the largest inbound flows come from Georgia, Florida and Tennessee, led by Georgia with about 17,959 arrivals. These corridors tend to reflect geography, job markets, and — increasingly — the gap in taxes and cost of living between the two states.
Why people come: Alabama is a net magnet, and its profile explains why — a modest tax burden (2.0%–5.0%) and a below-average cost of living let a paycheck stretch further than in the pricier states that feed it. Arrivals from Georgia and other high-cost states are a large part of the story.
Thinking about joining one of these moves? The honest comparison is your full tax-and-cost picture, not one line of it. A move between Alabama and Florida can change your take-home pay and monthly costs by more than people expect — worth running the numbers before you decide.
Compare Alabama with any state in the comparison tool, check your take-home pay and cost of living, or see the national picture in the states Americans are fleeing and the state rankings.
Frequently asked questions
- Are people leaving Alabama?
- On net, no — Alabama gains more residents from other states than it loses, with a net inflow of about 15,850 in 2022. The most people arrive from Georgia.
- Which state do most people move to from Alabama?
- Florida is the top destination for people leaving Alabama, with about 17,012 moves in the latest year, followed by Georgia and Tennessee.
- Which states do people move to Alabama from?
- The largest inbound flows to Alabama come from Georgia, Florida and Tennessee, led by Georgia with about 17,959 arrivals.