Americans are more likely to move to a new state than they have been in years. According to the latest estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey, 8.2 million people moved between states in 2022, more than in any year in over a decade.
While reasons for moving vary from person to person, the recent uptick in interstate mobility may be tied to recent changes in the labor market — specifically, the sweeping adoption of remote work policies in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Census data shows that more than 24 million Americans worked from home in 2022, compared to fewer than 9 million in 2019, the year before the pandemic.
Without needing to be within commuting distance of an office, larger shares of the population are free to choose a place to live based on other factors, including housing, climate, cost of living, and family.
The historic number of moves across state lines in 2022 was driven in part by moves out of Alabama. An estimated 102,894 Americans left Alabama in 2022 for a different part of the country.
People from Alabama relocated to 45 states, including the District of Columbia, in 2022. Across these places, the influx of former-Alabama residents in 2022 ranged from about 80 to over 21,000. The places bringing in the most people from Alabama include some of the most populous states in the country, as well as several states that share a border with Alabama.
These are the states people from Alabama are moving to the most.
45. North Dakota: 78 people from Alabama
- People from Alabama who moved to North Dakota in 2022: 78 (0.10% of outbound moves from Alabama)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to North Dakota in 2022: 34,536 — 4th fewest of 50 states (0.20% from Alabama)
- Total population in 2022: 770,498 (4th smallest of 50 states)
44. Alaska: 151 people from Alabama
- People from Alabama who moved to Alaska in 2022: 151 (0.10% of outbound moves from Alabama)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Alaska in 2022: 36,563 — 5th fewest of 50 states (0.40% from Alabama)
- Total population in 2022: 724,196 (3rd smallest of 50 states)
43. Montana: 168 people from Alabama
- People from Alabama who moved to Montana in 2022: 168 (0.20% of outbound moves from Alabama)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Montana in 2022: 48,165 — 10th fewest of 50 states (0.30% from Alabama)
- Total population in 2022: 1,111,641 (8th smallest of 50 states)
42. Iowa: 180 people from Alabama
- People from Alabama who moved to Iowa in 2022: 180 (0.20% of outbound moves from Alabama)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Iowa in 2022: 72,231 — 16th fewest of 50 states (0.20% from Alabama)
- Total population in 2022: 3,166,734 (20th smallest of 50 states)
41. Rhode Island: 184 people from Alabama
- People from Alabama who moved to Rhode Island in 2022: 184 (0.20% of outbound moves from Alabama)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Rhode Island in 2022: 40,311 — 6th fewest of 50 states (0.50% from Alabama)
- Total population in 2022: 1,083,984 (7th smallest of 50 states)
40. Delaware: 203 people from Alabama
- People from Alabama who moved to Delaware in 2022: 203 (0.20% of outbound moves from Alabama)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Delaware in 2022: 46,162 — 9th fewest of 50 states (0.40% from Alabama)
- Total population in 2022: 1,008,173 (6th smallest of 50 states)
39. Oregon: 216 people from Alabama
- People from Alabama who moved to Oregon in 2022: 216 (0.20% of outbound moves from Alabama)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Oregon in 2022: 128,359 — 24th most of 50 states (0.20% from Alabama)
- Total population in 2022: 4,201,011 (24th smallest of 50 states)
38. Maine: 274 people from Alabama
- People from Alabama who moved to Maine in 2022: 274 (0.30% of outbound moves from Alabama)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Maine in 2022: 41,618 — 7th fewest of 50 states (0.70% from Alabama)
- Total population in 2022: 1,372,172 (9th smallest of 50 states)
37. New Mexico: 316 people from Alabama
- People from Alabama who moved to New Mexico in 2022: 316 (0.30% of outbound moves from Alabama)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to New Mexico in 2022: 72,095 — 15th fewest of 50 states (0.40% from Alabama)
- Total population in 2022: 2,092,565 (15th smallest of 50 states)
36. District of Columbia: 419 people from Alabama
- People from Alabama who moved to District of Columbia in 2022: 419 (0.40% of outbound moves from Alabama)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to District of Columbia in 2022: 64,506 (0.60% from Alabama)
- Total population in 2022: 660,942
35. West Virginia: 478 people from Alabama
- People from Alabama who moved to West Virginia in 2022: 478 (0.50% of outbound moves from Alabama)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to West Virginia in 2022: 43,493 — 8th fewest of 50 states (1.10% from Alabama)
- Total population in 2022: 1,758,432 (12th smallest of 50 states)
34. Washington: 488 people from Alabama
- People from Alabama who moved to Washington in 2022: 488 (0.50% of outbound moves from Alabama)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Washington in 2022: 248,355 — 10th most of 50 states (0.20% from Alabama)
- Total population in 2022: 7,710,339 (13th largest of 50 states)
33. New Jersey: 565 people from Alabama
- People from Alabama who moved to New Jersey in 2022: 565 (0.50% of outbound moves from Alabama)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to New Jersey in 2022: 175,023 — 16th most of 50 states (0.30% from Alabama)
- Total population in 2022: 9,174,261 (11th largest of 50 states)
32. Missouri: 570 people from Alabama
- People from Alabama who moved to Missouri in 2022: 570 (0.60% of outbound moves from Alabama)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Missouri in 2022: 163,254 — 18th most of 50 states (0.30% from Alabama)
- Total population in 2022: 6,111,432 (18th largest of 50 states)
31. Utah: 609 people from Alabama
- People from Alabama who moved to Utah in 2022: 609 (0.60% of outbound moves from Alabama)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Utah in 2022: 91,341 — 20th fewest of 50 states (0.70% from Alabama)
- Total population in 2022: 3,337,151 (21st smallest of 50 states)
30. Wisconsin: 635 people from Alabama
- People from Alabama who moved to Wisconsin in 2022: 635 (0.60% of outbound moves from Alabama)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Wisconsin in 2022: 120,434 — 25th fewest of 50 states (0.50% from Alabama)
- Total population in 2022: 5,835,492 (20th largest of 50 states)
29. Colorado: 700 people from Alabama
- People from Alabama who moved to Colorado in 2022: 700 (0.70% of outbound moves from Alabama)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Colorado in 2022: 229,876 — 11th most of 50 states (0.30% from Alabama)
- Total population in 2022: 5,781,381 (21st largest of 50 states)
28. Arizona: 727 people from Alabama
- People from Alabama who moved to Arizona in 2022: 727 (0.70% of outbound moves from Alabama)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Arizona in 2022: 282,729 — 7th most of 50 states (0.30% from Alabama)
- Total population in 2022: 7,285,247 (14th largest of 50 states)
27. Minnesota: 732 people from Alabama
- People from Alabama who moved to Minnesota in 2022: 732 (0.70% of outbound moves from Alabama)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Minnesota in 2022: 117,016 — 23rd fewest of 50 states (0.60% from Alabama)
- Total population in 2022: 5,654,602 (22nd largest of 50 states)
26. Pennsylvania: 775 people from Alabama
- People from Alabama who moved to Pennsylvania in 2022: 775 (0.80% of outbound moves from Alabama)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Pennsylvania in 2022: 262,700 — 9th most of 50 states (0.30% from Alabama)
- Total population in 2022: 12,845,436 (5th largest of 50 states)
25. Indiana: 792 people from Alabama
- People from Alabama who moved to Indiana in 2022: 792 (0.80% of outbound moves from Alabama)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Indiana in 2022: 149,331 — 20th most of 50 states (0.50% from Alabama)
- Total population in 2022: 6,757,160 (17th largest of 50 states)
24. New York: 804 people from Alabama
- People from Alabama who moved to New York in 2022: 804 (0.80% of outbound moves from Alabama)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to New York in 2022: 301,461 — 6th most of 50 states (0.30% from Alabama)
- Total population in 2022: 19,474,187 (4th largest of 50 states)
23. Oklahoma: 846 people from Alabama
- People from Alabama who moved to Oklahoma in 2022: 846 (0.80% of outbound moves from Alabama)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Oklahoma in 2022: 117,788 — 24th fewest of 50 states (0.70% from Alabama)
- Total population in 2022: 3,974,110 (23rd smallest of 50 states)
22. Connecticut: 1,005 people from Alabama
- People from Alabama who moved to Connecticut in 2022: 1,005 (1.00% of outbound moves from Alabama)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Connecticut in 2022: 145,315 — 21st most of 50 states (0.70% from Alabama)
- Total population in 2022: 3,588,965 (22nd smallest of 50 states)
21. Nevada: 1,007 people from Alabama
- People from Alabama who moved to Nevada in 2022: 1,007 (1.00% of outbound moves from Alabama)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Nevada in 2022: 127,406 — 25th most of 50 states (0.80% from Alabama)
- Total population in 2022: 3,145,500 (19th smallest of 50 states)
20. Massachusetts: 1,082 people from Alabama
- People from Alabama who moved to Massachusetts in 2022: 1,082 (1.10% of outbound moves from Alabama)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Massachusetts in 2022: 171,077 — 17th most of 50 states (0.60% from Alabama)
- Total population in 2022: 6,918,482 (16th largest of 50 states)
19. Kentucky: 1,218 people from Alabama
- People from Alabama who moved to Kentucky in 2022: 1,218 (1.20% of outbound moves from Alabama)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Kentucky in 2022: 113,197 — 22nd fewest of 50 states (1.10% from Alabama)
- Total population in 2022: 4,462,146 (25th smallest of 50 states)
18. Maryland: 1,256 people from Alabama
- People from Alabama who moved to Maryland in 2022: 1,256 (1.20% of outbound moves from Alabama)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Maryland in 2022: 139,784 — 22nd most of 50 states (0.90% from Alabama)
- Total population in 2022: 6,100,234 (19th largest of 50 states)
17. Louisiana: 1,332 people from Alabama
- People from Alabama who moved to Louisiana in 2022: 1,332 (1.30% of outbound moves from Alabama)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Louisiana in 2022: 75,330 — 17th fewest of 50 states (1.80% from Alabama)
- Total population in 2022: 4,537,185 (25th largest of 50 states)
16. Kansas: 1,371 people from Alabama
- People from Alabama who moved to Kansas in 2022: 1,371 (1.30% of outbound moves from Alabama)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Kansas in 2022: 94,208 — 21st fewest of 50 states (1.50% from Alabama)
- Total population in 2022: 2,906,619 (16th smallest of 50 states)
15. Nebraska: 1,418 people from Alabama
- People from Alabama who moved to Nebraska in 2022: 1,418 (1.40% of outbound moves from Alabama)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Nebraska in 2022: 49,159 — 11th fewest of 50 states (2.90% from Alabama)
- Total population in 2022: 1,943,359 (14th smallest of 50 states)
14. South Carolina: 1,438 people from Alabama
- People from Alabama who moved to South Carolina in 2022: 1,438 (1.40% of outbound moves from Alabama)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to South Carolina in 2022: 219,707 — 14th most of 50 states (0.70% from Alabama)
- Total population in 2022: 5,228,328 (23rd largest of 50 states)
13. Hawaii: 1,611 people from Alabama
- People from Alabama who moved to Hawaii in 2022: 1,611 (1.60% of outbound moves from Alabama)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Hawaii in 2022: 56,209 — 13th fewest of 50 states (2.90% from Alabama)
- Total population in 2022: 1,425,611 (11th smallest of 50 states)
12. Virginia: 1,794 people from Alabama
- People from Alabama who moved to Virginia in 2022: 1,794 (1.70% of outbound moves from Alabama)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Virginia in 2022: 266,970 — 8th most of 50 states (0.70% from Alabama)
- Total population in 2022: 8,590,803 (12th largest of 50 states)
11. Michigan: 1,846 people from Alabama
- People from Alabama who moved to Michigan in 2022: 1,846 (1.80% of outbound moves from Alabama)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Michigan in 2022: 157,955 — 19th most of 50 states (1.20% from Alabama)
- Total population in 2022: 9,936,710 (10th largest of 50 states)
10. Arkansas: 1,911 people from Alabama
- People from Alabama who moved to Arkansas in 2022: 1,911 (1.90% of outbound moves from Alabama)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Arkansas in 2022: 86,375 — 18th fewest of 50 states (2.20% from Alabama)
- Total population in 2022: 3,007,872 (18th smallest of 50 states)
9. Illinois: 2,389 people from Alabama
- People from Alabama who moved to Illinois in 2022: 2,389 (2.30% of outbound moves from Alabama)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Illinois in 2022: 228,308 — 12th most of 50 states (1.00% from Alabama)
- Total population in 2022: 12,455,441 (6th largest of 50 states)
8. Ohio: 3,028 people from Alabama
- People from Alabama who moved to Ohio in 2022: 3,028 (2.90% of outbound moves from Alabama)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Ohio in 2022: 200,809 — 15th most of 50 states (1.50% from Alabama)
- Total population in 2022: 11,631,820 (7th largest of 50 states)
7. North Carolina: 3,872 people from Alabama
- People from Alabama who moved to North Carolina in 2022: 3,872 (3.80% of outbound moves from Alabama)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to North Carolina in 2022: 341,582 — 4th most of 50 states (1.10% from Alabama)
- Total population in 2022: 10,588,557 (9th largest of 50 states)
6. California: 5,204 people from Alabama
- People from Alabama who moved to California in 2022: 5,204 (5.10% of outbound moves from Alabama)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to California in 2022: 475,803 — 3rd most of 50 states (1.10% from Alabama)
- Total population in 2022: 38,629,179 (the largest of 50 states)
5. Mississippi: 5,444 people from Alabama
- People from Alabama who moved to Mississippi in 2022: 5,444 (5.30% of outbound moves from Alabama)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Mississippi in 2022: 69,948 — 14th fewest of 50 states (7.80% from Alabama)
- Total population in 2022: 2,907,327 (17th smallest of 50 states)
4. Texas: 8,618 people from Alabama
- People from Alabama who moved to Texas in 2022: 8,618 (8.40% of outbound moves from Alabama)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Texas in 2022: 668,338 — 2nd most of 50 states (1.30% from Alabama)
- Total population in 2022: 29,671,447 (2nd largest of 50 states)
3. Tennessee: 9,375 people from Alabama
- People from Alabama who moved to Tennessee in 2022: 9,375 (9.10% of outbound moves from Alabama)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Tennessee in 2022: 225,969 — 13th most of 50 states (4.10% from Alabama)
- Total population in 2022: 6,976,549 (15th largest of 50 states)
2. Florida: 14,734 people from Alabama
- People from Alabama who moved to Florida in 2022: 14,734 (14.30% of outbound moves from Alabama)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Florida in 2022: 738,969 — the most of 50 states (2.00% from Alabama)
- Total population in 2022: 22,043,900 (3rd largest of 50 states)
1. Georgia: 21,031 people from Alabama
- People from Alabama who moved to Georgia in 2022: 21,031 (20.40% of outbound moves from Alabama)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Georgia in 2022: 327,795 — 5th most of 50 states (6.40% from Alabama)
- Total population in 2022: 10,791,161 (8th largest of 50 states)
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