Most transient, US counties
US counties ranked by the smallest share of residents living in the same house as one year earlier (2024 ACS) — the places where people move the most. Madison County, Idaho leads at 62.2%. 3,144 counties qualify in total. Virginia carries 4 of the top 25 entries.
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Frequently asked
Which county has the lowest living in the same house as 1 year ago?
Madison County, Idaho ranks #1 with 62.2% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by living in the same house as 1 year ago?
Madison County, Idaho, Chattahoochee County, Georgia, Kalawao County, Hawaii, King County, Texas, Pulaski County, Missouri.
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).