This is an increase over the year before, when 1,641 people migrated to Blount County from across the U.S.
The number of people moving to Blount County is offset by the 3,261 residents who left the area during the same year.
There were 3,005 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 its population 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 Blount County From Across the U.S.
| Years | Inflow | Outflow | Domestic Migration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-2018 | 1,654 | 3,030 | -1,376 |
| 2018-2019 | 1,641 | 3,005 | -1,364 |
| 2019-2020 | 1,877 | 3,261 | -1,384 |
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