Most transient, US counties · 2020
US counties ranked by the smallest share of residents living in the same house as one year earlier (2020 ACS) — the places where people move the most. Chattahoochee County, Georgia leads at 61.5%. 3,135 counties qualify in total. Georgia 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?
Chattahoochee County, Georgia ranks #1 with 61.5% (2020 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 counties by living in the same house as 1 year ago?
Chattahoochee County, Georgia, Clay County, South Dakota, Williamsburg, Virginia, Denali, Alaska, Pulaski County, Missouri.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,135 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2020 Decennial Census 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, 2020 Decennial Census.