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 Monroe County, IN, home of Bloomington, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 6,056from other US counties
- Moved out
- 7,358to other US counties
- Net
- −1,302more departures than arrivals
- From abroad
- 60tax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Marion County, IN (Indianapolis) | 466 |
| Lawrence County, IN | 378 |
| Greene County, IN | 291 |
| Owen County, IN | 251 |
| Hamilton County, IN (Carmel) | 178 |
| Morgan County, IN | 152 |
| Johnson County, IN | 127 |
| Cook County, IL (Chicago) | 109 |
| Hendricks County, IN | 97 |
| Brown County, IN | 95 |
| Bartholomew County, IN | 80 |
| Lake County, IN (Hammond) | 76 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Marion County, IN (Indianapolis) | 595 |
| Lawrence County, IN | 531 |
| Greene County, IN | 373 |
| Owen County, IN | 321 |
| Cook County, IL (Chicago) | 299 |
| Hamilton County, IN (Carmel) | 210 |
| Morgan County, IN | 177 |
| Johnson County, IN | 151 |
| Brown County, IN | 101 |
| King County, WA (Seattle) | 99 |
| Hendricks County, IN | 89 |
| Bartholomew County, IN | 79 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 3,257 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in Indiana and 2,799 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) | 109 |
| Lake County, IN (Hammond) | 76 |
| Allen County, IN (Fort Wayne) | 70 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 44 |
| St. Joseph County, IN (South Bend) | 40 |
| Porter County, IN | 35 |
| San Diego County, CA (San Diego) | 35 |
| Lee County, FL (Cape Coral) | 35 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Cook County, IL (Chicago) | 299 |
| King County, WA (Seattle) | 99 |
| Allen County, IN (Fort Wayne) | 68 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 54 |
| Santa Clara County, CA (San Jose) | 48 |
| Harris County, TX (Houston) | 47 |
| New York County, NY | 40 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 40 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to Bloomington come from?
Most people moving into Monroe County, IN come from nearby counties, led by Marion County, IN (466 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is Cook County, IL.
Where do people leaving Bloomington move to?
The top destination is Marion County, IN (595 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, 6,056 people moved into Monroe County, IN from elsewhere in the US and 7,358 moved out, a net loss of 1,302 (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 Hammond, Bloomington vs Fort Wayne, Bloomington vs Phoenix.
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.