This is an increase over the year before, when 8,330 people migrated to Richmond County.
The number of people moving to Richmond County is offset by the 9,980 residents who left the area during the same year.
There were 9,311 people who left the year before.
Migration data for the U.S. is based on year-to-year address changes reported on individual income tax returns filed with the IRS.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, most U.S. regions saw their numbers shrink.
The Northeast region of the U.S. suffered the greatest losses, while the Midwest saw population growth.
The U.S. Census Bureau found migration within the country mainly flows to the South, with many people moving to areas of Florida and Texas.
Total Migration to Richmond County From Across the U.S.
| Years | Inflow | Outflow | Domestic Migration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-2018 | 8,544 | 9,912 | -1,368 |
| 2018-2019 | 8,330 | 9,311 | -981 |
| 2019-2020 | 8,631 | 9,980 | -1,349 |
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