Where people in Alexandria are moving to most
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February 9, 2021
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Where people in Alexandria are moving to most
Stacker compiled a list of where people in Alexandria 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 Alexandria between 2014 and 2018. Ties were broken by gross migration.

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#25. Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL Metro Area
- Migration to Orlando in 2014-2018: 38
- Migration from Orlando to Alexandria: 0
- Net migration: 38 to Orlando
- Migration from Orlando to Alexandria: 0
- Net migration: 38 to Orlando

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#24. Oklahoma City, OK Metro Area
- Migration to Oklahoma City in 2014-2018: 38
- Migration from Oklahoma City to Alexandria: 29 (#151 most common destination from Oklahoma City)
- Net migration: 9 to Oklahoma City
- Migration from Oklahoma City to Alexandria: 29 (#151 most common destination from Oklahoma City)
- Net migration: 9 to Oklahoma City

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#23. Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN Metro Area
- Migration to Nashville in 2014-2018: 43
- Migration from Nashville to Alexandria: 0
- Net migration: 43 to Nashville
- Migration from Nashville to Alexandria: 0
- Net migration: 43 to Nashville
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#22. Killeen-Temple, TX Metro Area
- Migration to Killeen in 2014-2018: 44
- Migration from Killeen to Alexandria: 14 (#156 most common destination from Killeen)
- Net migration: 30 to Killeen
- Migration from Killeen to Alexandria: 14 (#156 most common destination from Killeen)
- Net migration: 30 to Killeen

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#21. Lake Charles, LA Metro Area
- Migration to Lake Charles in 2014-2018: 44
- Migration from Lake Charles to Alexandria: 123 (#7 most common destination from Lake Charles)
- Net migration: 79 to Alexandria
- Migration from Lake Charles to Alexandria: 123 (#7 most common destination from Lake Charles)
- Net migration: 79 to Alexandria
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#20. Clarksville, TN-KY Metro Area
- Migration to Clarksville in 2014-2018: 46
- Migration from Clarksville to Alexandria: 0
- Net migration: 46 to Clarksville
- Migration from Clarksville to Alexandria: 0
- Net migration: 46 to Clarksville
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#19. Sherman-Denison, TX Metro Area
- Migration to Sherman in 2014-2018: 47
- Migration from Sherman to Alexandria: 0
- Net migration: 47 to Sherman
- Migration from Sherman to Alexandria: 0
- Net migration: 47 to Sherman

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#18. Beckley, WV Metro Area
- Migration to Beckley in 2014-2018: 56
- Migration from Beckley to Alexandria: 0
- Net migration: 56 to Beckley
- Migration from Beckley to Alexandria: 0
- Net migration: 56 to Beckley
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#17. Hammond, LA Metro Area
- Migration to Hammond in 2014-2018: 57
- Migration from Hammond to Alexandria: 1 (#46 most common destination from Hammond)
- Net migration: 56 to Hammond
- Migration from Hammond to Alexandria: 1 (#46 most common destination from Hammond)
- Net migration: 56 to Hammond
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#16. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Area
- Migration to Washington in 2014-2018: 57
- Migration from Washington to Alexandria: 10 (#326 most common destination from Washington)
- Net migration: 47 to Washington
- Migration from Washington to Alexandria: 10 (#326 most common destination from Washington)
- Net migration: 47 to Washington
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#15. Chattanooga, TN-GA Metro Area
- Migration to Chattanooga in 2014-2018: 69
- Migration from Chattanooga to Alexandria: 0
- Net migration: 69 to Chattanooga
- Migration from Chattanooga to Alexandria: 0
- Net migration: 69 to Chattanooga

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#14. San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX Metro Area
- Migration to San Antonio in 2014-2018: 70
- Migration from San Antonio to Alexandria: 30 (#199 most common destination from San Antonio)
- Net migration: 40 to San Antonio
- Migration from San Antonio to Alexandria: 30 (#199 most common destination from San Antonio)
- Net migration: 40 to San Antonio

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#13. Boulder, CO Metro Area
- Migration to Boulder in 2014-2018: 78
- Migration from Boulder to Alexandria: 0
- Net migration: 78 to Boulder
- Migration from Boulder to Alexandria: 0
- Net migration: 78 to Boulder

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#12. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metro Area
- Migration to Tampa in 2014-2018: 89
- Migration from Tampa to Alexandria: 47 (#201 most common destination from Tampa)
- Net migration: 42 to Tampa
- Migration from Tampa to Alexandria: 47 (#201 most common destination from Tampa)
- Net migration: 42 to Tampa

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#11. San Diego-Carlsbad, CA Metro Area
- Migration to San Diego in 2014-2018: 90
- Migration from San Diego to Alexandria: 130 (#137 most common destination from San Diego)
- Net migration: 40 to Alexandria
- Migration from San Diego to Alexandria: 130 (#137 most common destination from San Diego)
- Net migration: 40 to Alexandria

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#10. Montgomery, AL Metro Area
- Migration to Montgomery in 2014-2018: 99
- Migration from Montgomery to Alexandria: 16 (#95 most common destination from Montgomery)
- Net migration: 83 to Montgomery
- Migration from Montgomery to Alexandria: 16 (#95 most common destination from Montgomery)
- Net migration: 83 to Montgomery

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#9. Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC Metro Area
- Migration to Greenville in 2014-2018: 137
- Migration from Greenville to Alexandria: 0
- Net migration: 137 to Greenville
- Migration from Greenville to Alexandria: 0
- Net migration: 137 to Greenville
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#8. Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX Metro Area
- Migration to Beaumont in 2014-2018: 159
- Migration from Beaumont to Alexandria: 265 (#9 most common destination from Beaumont)
- Net migration: 106 to Alexandria
- Migration from Beaumont to Alexandria: 265 (#9 most common destination from Beaumont)
- Net migration: 106 to Alexandria

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#7. Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro Area
- Migration to Dallas in 2014-2018: 174
- Migration from Dallas to Alexandria: 75 (#207 most common destination from Dallas)
- Net migration: 99 to Dallas
- Migration from Dallas to Alexandria: 75 (#207 most common destination from Dallas)
- Net migration: 99 to Dallas

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#6. Monroe, LA Metro Area
- Migration to Monroe in 2014-2018: 181
- Migration from Monroe to Alexandria: 267 (#6 most common destination from Monroe)
- Net migration: 86 to Alexandria
- Migration from Monroe to Alexandria: 267 (#6 most common destination from Monroe)
- Net migration: 86 to Alexandria

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#5. Baton Rouge, LA Metro Area
- Migration to Baton Rouge in 2014-2018: 249
- Migration from Baton Rouge to Alexandria: 345 (#13 most common destination from Baton Rouge)
- Net migration: 96 to Alexandria
- Migration from Baton Rouge to Alexandria: 345 (#13 most common destination from Baton Rouge)
- Net migration: 96 to Alexandria

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#4. Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX Metro Area
- Migration to Houston in 2014-2018: 283
- Migration from Houston to Alexandria: 104 (#173 most common destination from Houston)
- Net migration: 179 to Houston
- Migration from Houston to Alexandria: 104 (#173 most common destination from Houston)
- Net migration: 179 to Houston

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#3. Shreveport-Bossier City, LA Metro Area
- Migration to Shreveport in 2014-2018: 318
- Migration from Shreveport to Alexandria: 156 (#16 most common destination from Shreveport)
- Net migration: 162 to Shreveport
- Migration from Shreveport to Alexandria: 156 (#16 most common destination from Shreveport)
- Net migration: 162 to Shreveport

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#2. New Orleans-Metairie, LA Metro Area
- Migration to New Orleans in 2014-2018: 400
- Migration from New Orleans to Alexandria: 601 (#14 most common destination from New Orleans)
- Net migration: 201 to Alexandria
- Migration from New Orleans to Alexandria: 601 (#14 most common destination from New Orleans)
- Net migration: 201 to Alexandria

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#1. Lafayette, LA Metro Area
- Migration to Lafayette in 2014-2018: 770
- Migration from Lafayette to Alexandria: 233 (#9 most common destination from Lafayette)
- Net migration: 537 to Lafayette
- Migration from Lafayette to Alexandria: 233 (#9 most common destination from Lafayette)
- Net migration: 537 to Lafayette


