Where Are People Moving in Potter, TX?
IRS county-to-county migration, 2023 tax year (released about two years after the tax year it covers).
People moving in
2,495
People moving out
2,883
Net migration
-712
Potter, TX is a net loser of residents. In the latest IRS data (2023 tax year), 2,495 people moved in and 2,883 moved out, for a net loss of -712. Net outflows can soften local rent and price growth over time, though the cause matters as much as the number.
Migration is most useful read alongside the rest of the market. People move for jobs, affordability, climate, and lifestyle, and where they come from and go to says a lot about what a county is competing on. Below are the specific counties driving Potter, TX’s flows in each direction.
Top counties people moved to Potter, TX from
| Origin county | Returns | People |
|---|---|---|
| Randall, TXTexas | 1,933 | 3,704 |
| Lubbock, TXTexas | 76 | 130 |
| Moore, TXTexas | 70 | 135 |
| Hutchinson, TXTexas | 60 | 103 |
| Tarrant, TXTexas | 54 | 99 |
| Dallas, TXTexas | 52 | 91 |
| Deaf Smith, TXTexas | 46 | 85 |
| Gray, TXTexas | 43 | 82 |
| Harris, TXTexas | 40 | 69 |
| Bexar, TXTexas | 32 | 67 |
Top counties people left Potter, TX for
| Destination county | Returns | People |
|---|---|---|
| Randall, TXTexas | 2,133 | 4,197 |
| Lubbock, TXTexas | 100 | 169 |
| Tarrant, TXTexas | 91 | 169 |
| Dallas, TXTexas | 69 | 120 |
| Hutchinson, TXTexas | 54 | 92 |
| Moore, TXTexas | 54 | 119 |
| Harris, TXTexas | 47 | 84 |
| Bexar, TXTexas | 46 | 77 |
| Denton, TXTexas | 43 | 65 |
| Gray, TXTexas | 41 | 78 |
“Returns” counts tax returns (a household proxy) that moved along each flow; “People” counts the individuals on those returns, when reported. IRS aggregate and foreign pseudo-rows are excluded. Informational only, not financial advice.
Frequently asked questions
Are people moving to Potter, TX or leaving?
Potter, TX had a net loss of -712 residents in the latest IRS data (2023 tax year), with 2,495 people moving in and 2,883 moving out. Net migration is inflow minus outflow.
Where are people moving to Potter, TX from?
The largest sources of new Potter, TX residents are Randall, TX, Lubbock, TX, Moore, TX. The full top-ten list of origin counties is in the table above.
Where do people leaving Potter, TX go?
People leaving Potter, TX most often move to Randall, TX, Lubbock, TX, Tarrant, TX. The full top-ten list of destination counties is in the table above.
What does Potter, TX migration mean for housing?
Migration is a leading demand signal. Sustained net inflows tend to support rents and home prices when supply cannot keep up, while net outflows can soften them. Read this alongside Potter, TX's price forecast, building permits, and affordability on the full county dashboard before drawing a conclusion.
How current is this Potter, TX migration data?
It comes from IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data, which is released about two years after the tax year it covers; the figures above reflect the 2023 tax year. That lag is normal for this dataset, which counts actual tax returns rather than survey estimates.