Who moves to Blaine, and where they go
Every year the IRS counts how many people move between counties, based on the addresses on their tax returns. Here is what that shows for Anoka County, MN, home of Blaine, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 19,428from other US counties
- Moved out
- 18,684to other US counties
- Net
- +744more arrivals than departures
- From abroad
- 53tax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Hennepin County, MN (Minneapolis) | 6,868 |
| Ramsey County, MN (St. Paul) | 3,880 |
| Washington County, MN (Woodbury) | 932 |
| Dakota County, MN (Lakeville) | 699 |
| Sherburne County, MN | 596 |
| Wright County, MN | 383 |
| Isanti County, MN | 381 |
| Chisago County, MN | 363 |
| St. Louis County, MN (Duluth) | 179 |
| Stearns County, MN | 161 |
| Scott County, MN | 160 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 141 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Hennepin County, MN (Minneapolis) | 5,394 |
| Ramsey County, MN (St. Paul) | 2,721 |
| Washington County, MN (Woodbury) | 905 |
| Sherburne County, MN | 838 |
| Wright County, MN | 716 |
| Isanti County, MN | 660 |
| Dakota County, MN (Lakeville) | 569 |
| Chisago County, MN | 473 |
| St. Louis County, MN (Duluth) | 188 |
| Stearns County, MN | 176 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 157 |
| Scott County, MN | 154 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 15,872 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in Minnesota and 3,556 from other states. Here are the long-distance moves only, more than 100 miles:
Long-distance newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| St. Louis County, MN (Duluth) | 179 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 141 |
| Minnehaha County, SD (Sioux Falls) | 70 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 63 |
| Cass County, ND (Fargo) | 59 |
| Cook County, IL (Chicago) | 59 |
| Cass County, MN | 48 |
| King County, WA (Seattle) | 43 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| St. Louis County, MN (Duluth) | 188 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 157 |
| Lee County, FL (Cape Coral) | 134 |
| Cass County, ND (Fargo) | 86 |
| Tarrant County, TX (Fort Worth) | 62 |
| Minnehaha County, SD (Sioux Falls) | 60 |
| Cook County, IL (Chicago) | 52 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 48 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to Blaine come from?
Most people moving into Anoka County, MN come from nearby counties, led by Hennepin County, MN (6,868 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is St. Louis County, MN.
Where do people leaving Blaine move to?
The top destination is Hennepin County, MN (5,394 people). Farther away, the most popular is St. Louis County, MN.
Are more people moving to Blaine or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 19,428 people moved into Anoka County, MN from elsewhere in the US and 18,684 moved out, a net gain of 744 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).
Thinking about the move yourself? Compare Blaine with any city it trades people with, like Blaine vs Duluth, Blaine vs Phoenix, Blaine vs Sioux Falls, Blaine vs Los Angeles.
Source: IRS Statistics of Income, county-to-county migration data for filing years 2022 to 2023, the latest available. Counts are people (the number of personal exemptions, which the IRS uses to approximate individuals): tax filers plus dependents whose address moved to a different county between the two filing years. People who do not file returns are not counted, and the IRS hides very small flows to protect privacy. Figures are for the whole county, not just the city of Blaine.