
Where people in Jackson, Tennessee are moving to most
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July 18, 2022
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Where people in Jackson, Tennessee are moving to most
Stacker compiled a list of where people in Jackson, TN Metro Area are moving to the most using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Metros are ranked by the estimated number of people who moved to the metro from Jackson, Tennessee between 2015 and 2019. Ties were broken by gross migration.
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#50. Charleston-North Charleston, SC Metro Area
- Migration to Charleston in 2015-2019: 11
- Migration from Charleston to Jackson: 2 (#211 most common destination from Charleston)
- Net migration: 9 to Charleston
- Migration from Charleston to Jackson: 2 (#211 most common destination from Charleston)
- Net migration: 9 to Charleston

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#49. Tuscaloosa, AL Metro Area
- Migration to Tuscaloosa in 2015-2019: 11
- Migration from Tuscaloosa to Jackson: 17 (#77 most common destination from Tuscaloosa)
- Net migration: 6 to Jackson
- Migration from Tuscaloosa to Jackson: 17 (#77 most common destination from Tuscaloosa)
- Net migration: 6 to Jackson

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#48. Tulsa, OK Metro Area
- Migration to Tulsa in 2015-2019: 12
- Migration from Tulsa to Jackson: 0
- Net migration: 12 to Tulsa
- Migration from Tulsa to Jackson: 0
- Net migration: 12 to Tulsa

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#47. Lexington-Fayette, KY Metro Area
- Migration to Lexington in 2015-2019: 12
- Migration from Lexington to Jackson: 8 (#148 most common destination from Lexington)
- Net migration: 4 to Lexington
- Migration from Lexington to Jackson: 8 (#148 most common destination from Lexington)
- Net migration: 4 to Lexington

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#46. Dayton-Kettering, OH Metro Area
- Migration to Dayton in 2015-2019: 13
- Migration from Dayton to Jackson: 2 (#190 most common destination from Dayton)
- Net migration: 11 to Dayton
- Migration from Dayton to Jackson: 2 (#190 most common destination from Dayton)
- Net migration: 11 to Dayton
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#45. Cleveland, TN Metro Area
- Migration to Cleveland in 2015-2019: 13
- Migration from Cleveland to Jackson: 32 (#32 most common destination from Cleveland)
- Net migration: 19 to Jackson
- Migration from Cleveland to Jackson: 32 (#32 most common destination from Cleveland)
- Net migration: 19 to Jackson

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#44. Flagstaff, AZ Metro Area
- Migration to Flagstaff in 2015-2019: 14
- Migration from Flagstaff to Jackson: 0
- Net migration: 14 to Flagstaff
- Migration from Flagstaff to Jackson: 0
- Net migration: 14 to Flagstaff

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#43. Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ Metro Area
- Migration to Phoenix in 2015-2019: 14
- Migration from Phoenix to Jackson: 9 (#322 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 5 to Phoenix
- Migration from Phoenix to Jackson: 9 (#322 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 5 to Phoenix

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#42. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metro Area
- Migration to Tampa in 2015-2019: 14
- Migration from Tampa to Jackson: 23 (#252 most common destination from Tampa)
- Net migration: 9 to Jackson
- Migration from Tampa to Jackson: 23 (#252 most common destination from Tampa)
- Net migration: 9 to Jackson

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#41. Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA Metro Area
- Migration to Youngstown in 2015-2019: 15
- Migration from Youngstown to Jackson: 0
- Net migration: 15 to Youngstown
- Migration from Youngstown to Jackson: 0
- Net migration: 15 to Youngstown
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#40. San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX Metro Area
- Migration to San Antonio in 2015-2019: 17
- Migration from San Antonio to Jackson: 52 (#165 most common destination from San Antonio)
- Net migration: 35 to Jackson
- Migration from San Antonio to Jackson: 52 (#165 most common destination from San Antonio)
- Net migration: 35 to Jackson
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#39. Killeen-Temple, TX Metro Area
- Migration to Killeen in 2015-2019: 18
- Migration from Killeen to Jackson: 0
- Net migration: 18 to Killeen
- Migration from Killeen to Jackson: 0
- Net migration: 18 to Killeen
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#38. Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN Metro Area
- Migration to Cincinnati in 2015-2019: 21
- Migration from Cincinnati to Jackson: 6 (#239 most common destination from Cincinnati)
- Net migration: 15 to Cincinnati
- Migration from Cincinnati to Jackson: 6 (#239 most common destination from Cincinnati)
- Net migration: 15 to Cincinnati
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#37. Jonesboro, AR Metro Area
- Migration to Jonesboro in 2015-2019: 24
- Migration from Jonesboro to Jackson: 0
- Net migration: 24 to Jonesboro
- Migration from Jonesboro to Jackson: 0
- Net migration: 24 to Jonesboro
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#36. Jacksonville, NC Metro Area
- Migration to Jacksonville in 2015-2019: 25
- Migration from Jacksonville to Jackson: 0
- Net migration: 25 to Jacksonville
- Migration from Jacksonville to Jackson: 0
- Net migration: 25 to Jacksonville
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#35. Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA Metro Area
- Migration to Sacramento in 2015-2019: 25
- Migration from Sacramento to Jackson: 0
- Net migration: 25 to Sacramento
- Migration from Sacramento to Jackson: 0
- Net migration: 25 to Sacramento

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#34. Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR Metro Area
- Migration to Little Rock in 2015-2019: 25
- Migration from Little Rock to Jackson: 16 (#139 most common destination from Little Rock)
- Net migration: 9 to Little Rock
- Migration from Little Rock to Jackson: 16 (#139 most common destination from Little Rock)
- Net migration: 9 to Little Rock

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#33. Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI Metro Area
- Migration to Milwaukee in 2015-2019: 26
- Migration from Milwaukee to Jackson: 0
- Net migration: 26 to Milwaukee
- Migration from Milwaukee to Jackson: 0
- Net migration: 26 to Milwaukee
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#32. Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC Metro Area
- Migration to Charlotte in 2015-2019: 26
- Migration from Charlotte to Jackson: 39 (#184 most common destination from Charlotte)
- Net migration: 13 to Jackson
- Migration from Charlotte to Jackson: 39 (#184 most common destination from Charlotte)
- Net migration: 13 to Jackson

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#31. Waco, TX Metro Area
- Migration to Waco in 2015-2019: 28
- Migration from Waco to Jackson: 6 (#88 most common destination from Waco)
- Net migration: 22 to Waco
- Migration from Waco to Jackson: 6 (#88 most common destination from Waco)
- Net migration: 22 to Waco
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#30. Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI Metro Area
- Migration to Chicago in 2015-2019: 31
- Migration from Chicago to Jackson: 16 (#323 most common destination from Chicago)
- Net migration: 15 to Chicago
- Migration from Chicago to Jackson: 16 (#323 most common destination from Chicago)
- Net migration: 15 to Chicago
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#29. Fresno, CA Metro Area
- Migration to Fresno in 2015-2019: 32
- Migration from Fresno to Jackson: 0
- Net migration: 32 to Fresno
- Migration from Fresno to Jackson: 0
- Net migration: 32 to Fresno

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#28. Oklahoma City, OK Metro Area
- Migration to Oklahoma City in 2015-2019: 36
- Migration from Oklahoma City to Jackson: 0
- Net migration: 36 to Oklahoma City
- Migration from Oklahoma City to Jackson: 0
- Net migration: 36 to Oklahoma City

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#27. McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX Metro Area
- Migration to McAllen in 2015-2019: 36
- Migration from McAllen to Jackson: 29 (#70 most common destination from McAllen)
- Net migration: 7 to McAllen
- Migration from McAllen to Jackson: 29 (#70 most common destination from McAllen)
- Net migration: 7 to McAllen

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#26. Salem, OR Metro Area
- Migration to Salem in 2015-2019: 40
- Migration from Salem to Jackson: 1 (#101 most common destination from Salem)
- Net migration: 39 to Salem
- Migration from Salem to Jackson: 1 (#101 most common destination from Salem)
- Net migration: 39 to Salem
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#25. New Orleans-Metairie, LA Metro Area
- Migration to New Orleans in 2015-2019: 42
- Migration from New Orleans to Jackson: 26 (#144 most common destination from New Orleans)
- Net migration: 16 to New Orleans
- Migration from New Orleans to Jackson: 26 (#144 most common destination from New Orleans)
- Net migration: 16 to New Orleans
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#24. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA Metro Area
- Migration to Atlanta in 2015-2019: 45
- Migration from Atlanta to Jackson: 5 (#329 most common destination from Atlanta)
- Net migration: 40 to Atlanta
- Migration from Atlanta to Jackson: 5 (#329 most common destination from Atlanta)
- Net migration: 40 to Atlanta
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#23. Joplin, MO Metro Area
- Migration to Joplin in 2015-2019: 48
- Migration from Joplin to Jackson: 0
- Net migration: 48 to Joplin
- Migration from Joplin to Jackson: 0
- Net migration: 48 to Joplin
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#22. Lima, OH Metro Area
- Migration to Lima in 2015-2019: 48
- Migration from Lima to Jackson: 0
- Net migration: 48 to Lima
- Migration from Lima to Jackson: 0
- Net migration: 48 to Lima

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#21. Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Metro Area
- Migration to Detroit in 2015-2019: 53
- Migration from Detroit to Jackson: 0
- Net migration: 53 to Detroit
- Migration from Detroit to Jackson: 0
- Net migration: 53 to Detroit
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#20. San Angelo, TX Metro Area
- Migration to San Angelo in 2015-2019: 54
- Migration from San Angelo to Jackson: 0
- Net migration: 54 to San Angelo
- Migration from San Angelo to Jackson: 0
- Net migration: 54 to San Angelo

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#19. Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN Metro Area
- Migration to Louisville/Jefferson County in 2015-2019: 54
- Migration from Louisville/Jefferson County to Jackson: 41 (#116 most common destination from Louisville/Jefferson County)
- Net migration: 13 to Louisville/Jefferson County
- Migration from Louisville/Jefferson County to Jackson: 41 (#116 most common destination from Louisville/Jefferson County)
- Net migration: 13 to Louisville/Jefferson County
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#18. South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI Metro Area
- Migration to South Bend in 2015-2019: 55
- Migration from South Bend to Jackson: 19 (#87 most common destination from South Bend)
- Net migration: 36 to South Bend
- Migration from South Bend to Jackson: 19 (#87 most common destination from South Bend)
- Net migration: 36 to South Bend

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#17. New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA Metro Area
- Migration to New York in 2015-2019: 56
- Migration from New York to Jackson: 27 (#295 most common destination from New York)
- Net migration: 29 to New York
- Migration from New York to Jackson: 27 (#295 most common destination from New York)
- Net migration: 29 to New York
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#16. Michigan City-La Porte, IN Metro Area
- Migration to Michigan City in 2015-2019: 60
- Migration from Michigan City to Jackson: 0
- Net migration: 60 to Michigan City
- Migration from Michigan City to Jackson: 0
- Net migration: 60 to Michigan City
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#15. Wichita Falls, TX Metro Area
- Migration to Wichita Falls in 2015-2019: 61
- Migration from Wichita Falls to Jackson: 0
- Net migration: 61 to Wichita Falls
- Migration from Wichita Falls to Jackson: 0
- Net migration: 61 to Wichita Falls

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#14. Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL Metro Area
- Migration to Miami in 2015-2019: 66
- Migration from Miami to Jackson: 0
- Net migration: 66 to Miami
- Migration from Miami to Jackson: 0
- Net migration: 66 to Miami

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#13. Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL Metro Area
- Migration to Orlando in 2015-2019: 70
- Migration from Orlando to Jackson: 35 (#187 most common destination from Orlando)
- Net migration: 35 to Orlando
- Migration from Orlando to Jackson: 35 (#187 most common destination from Orlando)
- Net migration: 35 to Orlando

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#12. Huntsville, AL Metro Area
- Migration to Huntsville in 2015-2019: 75
- Migration from Huntsville to Jackson: 5 (#144 most common destination from Huntsville)
- Net migration: 70 to Huntsville
- Migration from Huntsville to Jackson: 5 (#144 most common destination from Huntsville)
- Net migration: 70 to Huntsville
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#11. St. Louis, MO-IL Metro Area
- Migration to St. Louis in 2015-2019: 78
- Migration from St. Louis to Jackson: 33 (#203 most common destination from St. Louis)
- Net migration: 45 to St. Louis
- Migration from St. Louis to Jackson: 33 (#203 most common destination from St. Louis)
- Net migration: 45 to St. Louis
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#10. Gulfport-Biloxi, MS Metro Area
- Migration to Gulfport in 2015-2019: 79
- Migration from Gulfport to Jackson: 83 (#45 most common destination from Gulfport)
- Net migration: 4 to Jackson
- Migration from Gulfport to Jackson: 83 (#45 most common destination from Gulfport)
- Net migration: 4 to Jackson
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#9. Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL Metro Area
- Migration to Florence in 2015-2019: 80
- Migration from Florence to Jackson: 5 (#55 most common destination from Florence)
- Net migration: 75 to Florence
- Migration from Florence to Jackson: 5 (#55 most common destination from Florence)
- Net migration: 75 to Florence

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#8. Montgomery, AL Metro Area
- Migration to Montgomery in 2015-2019: 93
- Migration from Montgomery to Jackson: 35 (#66 most common destination from Montgomery)
- Net migration: 58 to Montgomery
- Migration from Montgomery to Jackson: 35 (#66 most common destination from Montgomery)
- Net migration: 58 to Montgomery
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#7. Chattanooga, TN-GA Metro Area
- Migration to Chattanooga in 2015-2019: 106
- Migration from Chattanooga to Jackson: 39 (#65 most common destination from Chattanooga)
- Net migration: 67 to Chattanooga
- Migration from Chattanooga to Jackson: 39 (#65 most common destination from Chattanooga)
- Net migration: 67 to Chattanooga

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#6. Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro Area
- Migration to Dallas in 2015-2019: 134
- Migration from Dallas to Jackson: 157 (#147 most common destination from Dallas)
- Net migration: 23 to Jackson
- Migration from Dallas to Jackson: 157 (#147 most common destination from Dallas)
- Net migration: 23 to Jackson
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#5. Morristown, TN Metro Area
- Migration to Morristown in 2015-2019: 148
- Migration from Morristown to Jackson: 26 (#34 most common destination from Morristown)
- Net migration: 122 to Morristown
- Migration from Morristown to Jackson: 26 (#34 most common destination from Morristown)
- Net migration: 122 to Morristown
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#4. Clarksville, TN-KY Metro Area
- Migration to Clarksville in 2015-2019: 272
- Migration from Clarksville to Jackson: 22 (#133 most common destination from Clarksville)
- Net migration: 250 to Clarksville
- Migration from Clarksville to Jackson: 22 (#133 most common destination from Clarksville)
- Net migration: 250 to Clarksville

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#3. Knoxville, TN Metro Area
- Migration to Knoxville in 2015-2019: 294
- Migration from Knoxville to Jackson: 354 (#11 most common destination from Knoxville)
- Net migration: 60 to Jackson
- Migration from Knoxville to Jackson: 354 (#11 most common destination from Knoxville)
- Net migration: 60 to Jackson

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#2. Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN Metro Area
- Migration to Nashville in 2015-2019: 800
- Migration from Nashville to Jackson: 392 (#37 most common destination from Nashville)
- Net migration: 408 to Nashville
- Migration from Nashville to Jackson: 392 (#37 most common destination from Nashville)
- Net migration: 408 to Nashville

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#1. Memphis, TN-MS-AR Metro Area
- Migration to Memphis in 2015-2019: 1,135
- Migration from Memphis to Jackson: 579 (#10 most common destination from Memphis)
- Net migration: 556 to Memphis
- Migration from Memphis to Jackson: 579 (#10 most common destination from Memphis)
- Net migration: 556 to Memphis