Most rooted, US counties
US counties ranked by the share of residents living in the same house as one year earlier (2024 ACS) — the places where people stay put. Loving County, Texas leads at 100.0%. 3,144 counties qualify in total. Texas carries 7 of the top 25 entries.
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Frequently asked
Which county has the highest living in the same house as 1 year ago?
Loving County, Texas ranks #1 with 100.0% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by living in the same house as 1 year ago?
Loving County, Texas, Buffalo County, South Dakota, McMullen County, Texas, Roberts County, Texas, Oliver County, North Dakota.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,144 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is living in the same house as 1 year ago measured?
Share of people 1 year and over who lived in the same house one year earlier (ACS B07003). Lower means a more transient population. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).