Carlton, Alabama — Who's Moving In and Out
In the most recent IRS tax year (2022-2023), about 655 people moved into Clarke County from elsewhere in the United States, while 820 moved out - a net loss of 165 residents. Households moving in reported an average income of $41,602, compared with $45,977 for those leaving - the county is losing higher earners than it attracts. Migration is measured at the county level from address changes on federal tax returns.
Migration Flows
▬ people arriving ▬ people leaving — thicker lines mean more movers
Where New Residents Come From
| # | Origin County | People | Avg Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Washington County | 86 | $26,512 |
| 2. | Mobile County | 85 | $42,510 |
| 3. | Wilcox County | 81 | $41,469 |
| 4. | Marengo County | 74 | $27,167 |
| 5. | Baldwin County | 37 | $44,000 |
Where Departing Residents Go
| # | Destination County | People | Avg Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mobile County | 100 | $43,656 |
| 2. | Washington County | 94 | $44,133 |
| 3. | Marengo County | 70 | $45,400 |
| 4. | Wilcox County | 69 | $48,387 |
| 5. | Baldwin County | 39 | $60,792 |
| 6. | Tuscaloosa County | 35 | $45,167 |
Source: Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data. Counts reflect tax filers and their dependents; people who don't file federal returns aren't captured.