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Metros sending the most people to Columbus, Georgia
compiled a list of metros that are sending the most people to Columbus, GA-AL Metro Area using data from the . Metros are ranked by the estimated number of people who moved to Columbus from the metro between 2015 and 2019. Ties were broken by gross migration.
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#50. Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC Metro Area
- Migration to Columbus from Augusta in 2015-2019: 110 (#46 most common destination from Augusta)
- Migration from Columbus to Augusta: 704 (#5 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 594 to Augusta
- Migration from Columbus to Augusta: 704 (#5 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 594 to Augusta
#49. Birmingham-Hoover, AL Metro Area
- Migration to Columbus from Birmingham in 2015-2019: 114 (#53 most common destination from Birmingham)
- Migration from Columbus to Birmingham: 331 (#13 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 217 to Birmingham
- Migration from Columbus to Birmingham: 331 (#13 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 217 to Birmingham
#48. Anchorage, AK Metro Area
- Migration to Columbus from Anchorage in 2015-2019: 118 (#51 most common destination from Anchorage)
- Migration from Columbus to Anchorage: 186 (#31 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 68 to Anchorage
- Migration from Columbus to Anchorage: 186 (#31 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 68 to Anchorage
#47. Grand Forks, ND-MN Metro Area
- Migration to Columbus from Grand Forks in 2015-2019: 120 (#7 most common destination from Grand Forks)
- Migration from Columbus to Grand Forks: 0 (#196 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 120 to Columbus
- Migration from Columbus to Grand Forks: 0 (#196 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 120 to Columbus
#46. Raleigh-Cary, NC Metro Area
- Migration to Columbus from Raleigh in 2015-2019: 123 (#62 most common destination from Raleigh)
- Migration from Columbus to Raleigh: 10 (#112 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 113 to Columbus
- Migration from Columbus to Raleigh: 10 (#112 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 113 to Columbus
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#45. Watertown-Fort Drum, NY Metro Area
- Migration to Columbus from Watertown in 2015-2019: 124 (#30 most common destination from Watertown)
- Migration from Columbus to Watertown: 274 (#19 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 150 to Watertown
- Migration from Columbus to Watertown: 274 (#19 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 150 to Watertown
#44. Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD Metro Area
- Migration to Columbus from Baltimore in 2015-2019: 127 (#106 most common destination from Baltimore)
- Migration from Columbus to Baltimore: 100 (#47 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 27 to Columbus
- Migration from Columbus to Baltimore: 100 (#47 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 27 to Columbus
#43. Manhattan, KS Metro Area
- Migration to Columbus from Manhattan in 2015-2019: 128 (#31 most common destination from Manhattan)
- Migration from Columbus to Manhattan: 440 (#10 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 312 to Manhattan
- Migration from Columbus to Manhattan: 440 (#10 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 312 to Manhattan
#42. Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL Metro Area
- Migration to Columbus from Orlando in 2015-2019: 133 (#100 most common destination from Orlando)
- Migration from Columbus to Orlando: 57 (#61 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 76 to Columbus
- Migration from Columbus to Orlando: 57 (#61 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 76 to Columbus
#41. Elizabethtown-Fort Knox, KY Metro Area
- Migration to Columbus from Elizabethtown in 2015-2019: 142 (#14 most common destination from Elizabethtown)
- Migration from Columbus to Elizabethtown: 206 (#29 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 64 to Elizabethtown
- Migration from Columbus to Elizabethtown: 206 (#29 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 64 to Elizabethtown
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#40. Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI Metro Area
- Migration to Columbus from Chicago in 2015-2019: 144 (#191 most common destination from Chicago)
- Migration from Columbus to Chicago: 116 (#43 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 28 to Columbus
- Migration from Columbus to Chicago: 116 (#43 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 28 to Columbus
#39. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metro Area
- Migration to Columbus from Tampa in 2015-2019: 145 (#116 most common destination from Tampa)
- Migration from Columbus to Tampa: 274 (#19 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 129 to Tampa
- Migration from Columbus to Tampa: 274 (#19 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 129 to Tampa
#38. East Stroudsburg, PA Metro Area
- Migration to Columbus from East Stroudsburg in 2015-2019: 149 (#9 most common destination from East Stroudsburg)
- Migration from Columbus to East Stroudsburg: 0 (#196 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 149 to Columbus
- Migration from Columbus to East Stroudsburg: 0 (#196 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 149 to Columbus
#37. Athens-Clarke County, GA Metro Area
- Migration to Columbus from Athens in 2015-2019: 163 (#8 most common destination from Athens)
- Migration from Columbus to Athens: 256 (#22 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 93 to Athens
- Migration from Columbus to Athens: 256 (#22 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 93 to Athens
#36. San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX Metro Area
- Migration to Columbus from San Antonio in 2015-2019: 174 (#85 most common destination from San Antonio)
- Migration from Columbus to San Antonio: 157 (#36 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 17 to Columbus
- Migration from Columbus to San Antonio: 157 (#36 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 17 to Columbus
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#35. Hattiesburg, MS Metro Area
- Migration to Columbus from Hattiesburg in 2015-2019: 177 (#6 most common destination from Hattiesburg)
- Migration from Columbus to Hattiesburg: 35 (#86 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 142 to Columbus
- Migration from Columbus to Hattiesburg: 35 (#86 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 142 to Columbus
#34. Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC Metro Area
- Migration to Columbus from Virginia Beach in 2015-2019: 188 (#85 most common destination from Virginia Beach)
- Migration from Columbus to Virginia Beach: 281 (#18 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 93 to Virginia Beach
- Migration from Columbus to Virginia Beach: 281 (#18 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 93 to Virginia Beach
#33. Macon-Bibb County, GA Metro Area
- Migration to Columbus from Macon in 2015-2019: 193 (#8 most common destination from Macon)
- Migration from Columbus to Macon: 246 (#24 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 53 to Macon
- Migration from Columbus to Macon: 246 (#24 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 53 to Macon
#32. Fairbanks, AK Metro Area
- Migration to Columbus from Fairbanks in 2015-2019: 198 (#6 most common destination from Fairbanks)
- Migration from Columbus to Fairbanks: 173 (#35 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 25 to Columbus
- Migration from Columbus to Fairbanks: 173 (#35 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 25 to Columbus
#31. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Area
- Migration to Columbus from Washington in 2015-2019: 207 (#153 most common destination from Washington)
- Migration from Columbus to Washington: 322 (#15 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 115 to Washington
- Migration from Columbus to Washington: 322 (#15 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 115 to Washington
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#30. Valdosta, GA Metro Area
- Migration to Columbus from Valdosta in 2015-2019: 210 (#5 most common destination from Valdosta)
- Migration from Columbus to Valdosta: 105 (#46 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 105 to Columbus
- Migration from Columbus to Valdosta: 105 (#46 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 105 to Columbus
#29. Warner Robins, GA Metro Area
- Migration to Columbus from Warner Robins in 2015-2019: 213 (#6 most common destination from Warner Robins)
- Migration from Columbus to Warner Robins: 266 (#21 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 53 to Warner Robins
- Migration from Columbus to Warner Robins: 266 (#21 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 53 to Warner Robins
#28. Savannah, GA Metro Area
- Migration to Columbus from Savannah in 2015-2019: 215 (#29 most common destination from Savannah)
- Migration from Columbus to Savannah: 469 (#9 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 254 to Savannah
- Migration from Columbus to Savannah: 469 (#9 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 254 to Savannah
#27. Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX Metro Area
- Migration to Columbus from Houston in 2015-2019: 216 (#118 most common destination from Houston)
- Migration from Columbus to Houston: 80 (#51 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 136 to Columbus
- Migration from Columbus to Houston: 80 (#51 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 136 to Columbus
#26. Poughkeepsie-Newburgh-Middletown, NY Metro Area
- Migration to Columbus from Poughkeepsie in 2015-2019: 218 (#20 most common destination from Poughkeepsie)
- Migration from Columbus to Poughkeepsie: 0 (#196 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 218 to Columbus
- Migration from Columbus to Poughkeepsie: 0 (#196 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 218 to Columbus
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#25. Richmond, VA Metro Area
- Migration to Columbus from Richmond in 2015-2019: 222 (#36 most common destination from Richmond)
- Migration from Columbus to Richmond: 0 (#196 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 222 to Columbus
- Migration from Columbus to Richmond: 0 (#196 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 222 to Columbus
#24. Huntsville, AL Metro Area
- Migration to Columbus from Huntsville in 2015-2019: 231 (#16 most common destination from Huntsville)
- Migration from Columbus to Huntsville: 79 (#52 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 152 to Columbus
- Migration from Columbus to Huntsville: 79 (#52 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 152 to Columbus
#23. Tuscaloosa, AL Metro Area
- Migration to Columbus from Tuscaloosa in 2015-2019: 232 (#7 most common destination from Tuscaloosa)
- Migration from Columbus to Tuscaloosa: 52 (#65 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 180 to Columbus
- Migration from Columbus to Tuscaloosa: 52 (#65 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 180 to Columbus
#22. Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA Metro Area
- Migration to Columbus from Olympia in 2015-2019: 236 (#16 most common destination from Olympia)
- Migration from Columbus to Olympia: 69 (#56 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 167 to Columbus
- Migration from Columbus to Olympia: 69 (#56 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 167 to Columbus
#21. Montgomery, AL Metro Area
- Migration to Columbus from Montgomery in 2015-2019: 247 (#15 most common destination from Montgomery)
- Migration from Columbus to Montgomery: 314 (#17 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 67 to Montgomery
- Migration from Columbus to Montgomery: 314 (#17 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 67 to Montgomery
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#20. Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC Metro Area
- Migration to Columbus from Charlotte in 2015-2019: 248 (#68 most common destination from Charlotte)
- Migration from Columbus to Charlotte: 33 (#90 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 215 to Columbus
- Migration from Columbus to Charlotte: 33 (#90 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 215 to Columbus
#19. Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro Area
- Migration to Columbus from Dallas in 2015-2019: 250 (#110 most common destination from Dallas)
- Migration from Columbus to Dallas: 123 (#42 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 127 to Columbus
- Migration from Columbus to Dallas: 123 (#42 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 127 to Columbus
#18. Greeley, CO Metro Area
- Migration to Columbus from Greeley in 2015-2019: 254 (#7 most common destination from Greeley)
- Migration from Columbus to Greeley: 0 (#196 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 254 to Columbus
- Migration from Columbus to Greeley: 0 (#196 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 254 to Columbus
#17. Fayetteville, NC Metro Area
- Migration to Columbus from Fayetteville in 2015-2019: 260 (#37 most common destination from Fayetteville)
- Migration from Columbus to Fayetteville: 1,023 (#3 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 763 to Fayetteville
- Migration from Columbus to Fayetteville: 1,023 (#3 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 763 to Fayetteville
#16. Jacksonville, FL Metro Area
- Migration to Columbus from Jacksonville in 2015-2019: 279 (#46 most common destination from Jacksonville)
- Migration from Columbus to Jacksonville: 175 (#34 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 104 to Columbus
- Migration from Columbus to Jacksonville: 175 (#34 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 104 to Columbus
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#15. Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD Metro Area
- Migration to Columbus from Philadelphia in 2015-2019: 302 (#98 most common destination from Philadelphia)
- Migration from Columbus to Philadelphia: 45 (#73 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 257 to Columbus
- Migration from Columbus to Philadelphia: 45 (#73 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 257 to Columbus
#14. Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL Metro Area
- Migration to Columbus from Miami in 2015-2019: 325 (#79 most common destination from Miami)
- Migration from Columbus to Miami: 65 (#58 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 260 to Columbus
- Migration from Columbus to Miami: 65 (#58 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 260 to Columbus
#13. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA Metro Area
- Migration to Columbus from Los Angeles in 2015-2019: 337 (#107 most common destination from Los Angeles)
- Migration from Columbus to Los Angeles: 72 (#55 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 265 to Columbus
- Migration from Columbus to Los Angeles: 72 (#55 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 265 to Columbus
#12. Colorado Springs, CO Metro Area
- Migration to Columbus from Colorado Springs in 2015-2019: 339 (#33 most common destination from Colorado Springs)
- Migration from Columbus to Colorado Springs: 671 (#6 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 332 to Colorado Springs
- Migration from Columbus to Colorado Springs: 671 (#6 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 332 to Colorado Springs
#11. El Paso, TX Metro Area
- Migration to Columbus from El Paso in 2015-2019: 350 (#26 most common destination from El Paso)
- Migration from Columbus to El Paso: 321 (#16 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 29 to Columbus
- Migration from Columbus to El Paso: 321 (#16 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 29 to Columbus
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#10. Hinesville, GA Metro Area
- Migration to Columbus from Hinesville in 2015-2019: 405 (#3 most common destination from Hinesville)
- Migration from Columbus to Hinesville: 235 (#25 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 170 to Columbus
- Migration from Columbus to Hinesville: 235 (#25 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 170 to Columbus
#9. Clarksville, TN-KY Metro Area
- Migration to Columbus from Clarksville in 2015-2019: 475 (#8 most common destination from Clarksville)
- Migration from Columbus to Clarksville: 561 (#7 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 86 to Clarksville
- Migration from Columbus to Clarksville: 561 (#7 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 86 to Clarksville
#8. Urban Honolulu, HI Metro Area
- Migration to Columbus from Urban Honolulu in 2015-2019: 522 (#20 most common destination from Urban Honolulu)
- Migration from Columbus to Urban Honolulu: 785 (#4 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 263 to Urban Honolulu
- Migration from Columbus to Urban Honolulu: 785 (#4 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 263 to Urban Honolulu
#7. Killeen-Temple, TX Metro Area
- Migration to Columbus from Killeen in 2015-2019: 526 (#14 most common destination from Killeen)
- Migration from Columbus to Killeen: 413 (#11 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 113 to Columbus
- Migration from Columbus to Killeen: 413 (#11 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 113 to Columbus
#6. Columbia, SC Metro Area
- Migration to Columbus from Columbia in 2015-2019: 543 (#9 most common destination from Columbia)
- Migration from Columbus to Columbia: 323 (#14 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 220 to Columbus
- Migration from Columbus to Columbia: 323 (#14 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 220 to Columbus
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#5. Albany, GA Metro Area
- Migration to Columbus from Albany in 2015-2019: 572 (#2 most common destination from Albany)
- Migration from Columbus to Albany: 219 (#27 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 353 to Columbus
- Migration from Columbus to Albany: 219 (#27 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 353 to Columbus
#4. Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA Metro Area
- Migration to Columbus from Seattle in 2015-2019: 583 (#52 most common destination from Seattle)
- Migration from Columbus to Seattle: 252 (#23 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 331 to Columbus
- Migration from Columbus to Seattle: 252 (#23 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 331 to Columbus
#3. New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA Metro Area
- Migration to Columbus from New York in 2015-2019: 744 (#101 most common destination from New York)
- Migration from Columbus to New York: 184 (#33 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 560 to Columbus
- Migration from Columbus to New York: 184 (#33 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 560 to Columbus
#2. Auburn-Opelika, AL Metro Area
- Migration to Columbus from Auburn in 2015-2019: 1,443 (#1 most common destination from Auburn)
- Migration from Columbus to Auburn: 2,074 (#2 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 631 to Auburn
- Migration from Columbus to Auburn: 2,074 (#2 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 631 to Auburn
#1. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA Metro Area
- Migration to Columbus from Atlanta in 2015-2019: 3,097 (#12 most common destination from Atlanta)
- Migration from Columbus to Atlanta: 2,256 (#1 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 841 to Columbus
- Migration from Columbus to Atlanta: 2,256 (#1 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 841 to Columbus
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