Who’s Moving To and From Georgia?
In the latest Census data (2022), Georgia gained about 40,340 more residents from other states than it lost — a net inflow. The most people arrive from Florida, and the largest number leaving head to Florida.
Top states moving into Georgia
- Florida 47,763
- Texas 22,266
- California 21,428
- North Carolina 17,387
- South Carolina 17,245
Where Georgia residents move
- Florida 43,163
- North Carolina 18,716
- Texas 18,278
- Alabama 17,959
- Tennessee 16,601
Net interstate migration: +40,340 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 Georgia residents go: the biggest destinations are Florida, North Carolina and Texas. The single largest stream runs to Florida — about 43,163 people in a year. In total, roughly 243,608 residents left Georgia for another state, versus about 283,948 who moved in.
Who moves to Georgia: the largest inbound flows come from Florida, Texas and California, led by Florida with about 47,763 arrivals. These corridors tend to reflect geography, job markets, and — increasingly — the gap in taxes and cost of living between the two states.
The balance of moves in and out of Georgia is relatively close, so no single tax-or-cost story dominates. Jobs, family, housing, and remote-work flexibility all shape these corridors alongside the difference in taxes and prices between states.
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 Georgia and Florida can change your take-home pay and monthly costs by more than people expect — worth running the numbers before you decide.
Compare Georgia 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 Georgia?
- On net, no — Georgia gains more residents from other states than it loses, with a net inflow of about 40,340 in 2022. The most people arrive from Florida.
- Which state do most people move to from Georgia?
- Florida is the top destination for people leaving Georgia, with about 43,163 moves in the latest year, followed by North Carolina and Texas.
- Which states do people move to Georgia from?
- The largest inbound flows to Georgia come from Florida, Texas and California, led by Florida with about 47,763 arrivals.