Who moves to Bloomington, 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 McLean County, IL, home of Bloomington, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 5,919from other US counties
- Moved out
- 6,998to other US counties
- Net
- −1,079more departures than arrivals
- From abroad
- 39tax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Cook County, IL (Chicago) | 482 |
| Tazewell County, IL | 291 |
| Livingston County, IL | 256 |
| Peoria County, IL (Peoria) | 246 |
| Champaign County, IL (Champaign) | 226 |
| Woodford County, IL | 187 |
| De Witt County, IL | 136 |
| Will County, IL (Joliet) | 135 |
| Logan County, IL | 135 |
| Sangamon County, IL (Springfield) | 115 |
| DuPage County, IL (Naperville) | 114 |
| Macon County, IL | 111 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Cook County, IL (Chicago) | 504 |
| Tazewell County, IL | 318 |
| Peoria County, IL (Peoria) | 256 |
| Champaign County, IL (Champaign) | 244 |
| Woodford County, IL | 226 |
| De Witt County, IL | 216 |
| Logan County, IL | 183 |
| Livingston County, IL | 166 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 142 |
| Collin County, TX (Plano) | 137 |
| DuPage County, IL (Naperville) | 115 |
| Sangamon County, IL (Springfield) | 106 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 3,348 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in Illinois and 2,571 from other states. Here are the long-distance moves only, more than 100 miles:
Long-distance newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Cook County, IL (Chicago) | 482 |
| DuPage County, IL (Naperville) | 114 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 86 |
| Kane County, IL (Aurora) | 60 |
| Lake County, IL (Waukegan) | 46 |
| McHenry County, IL | 34 |
| Tippecanoe County, IN | 34 |
| Marion County, IN (Indianapolis) | 27 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Cook County, IL (Chicago) | 504 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 142 |
| Collin County, TX (Plano) | 137 |
| DuPage County, IL (Naperville) | 115 |
| Kane County, IL (Aurora) | 65 |
| Dallas County, TX (Dallas) | 61 |
| Denton County, TX (Denton) | 54 |
| Lake County, IL (Waukegan) | 45 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to Bloomington come from?
Most people moving into McLean County, IL come from nearby counties, led by Cook County, IL (482 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is Cook County, IL.
Where do people leaving Bloomington move to?
The top destination is Cook County, IL (504 people). Farther away, the most popular is Cook County, IL.
Are more people moving to Bloomington or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 5,919 people moved into McLean County, IL from elsewhere in the US and 6,998 moved out, a net loss of 1,079 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).
Thinking about the move yourself? Compare Bloomington with any city it trades people with, like Bloomington vs Chicago, Bloomington vs Naperville, Bloomington vs Phoenix, Bloomington vs Aurora.
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 Bloomington.