Who moves to Brockton, 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 Plymouth County, MA, home of Brockton, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 19,388from other US counties
- Moved out
- 18,700to other US counties
- Net
- +688more arrivals than departures
- From abroad
- 94tax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Norfolk County, MA (Quincy) | 5,078 |
| Suffolk County, MA (Boston) | 2,958 |
| Bristol County, MA (New Bedford) | 2,797 |
| Middlesex County, MA (Cambridge) | 1,337 |
| Barnstable County, MA | 1,264 |
| Worcester County, MA (Worcester) | 424 |
| Essex County, MA (Lynn) | 349 |
| Providence County, RI (Providence) | 265 |
| Hillsborough County, NH (Manchester) | 97 |
| Rockingham County, NH | 91 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 89 |
| Capitol Planning Region, CT (Hartford) | 85 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Bristol County, MA (New Bedford) | 3,742 |
| Norfolk County, MA (Quincy) | 3,440 |
| Suffolk County, MA (Boston) | 1,592 |
| Middlesex County, MA (Cambridge) | 894 |
| Barnstable County, MA | 864 |
| Providence County, RI (Providence) | 477 |
| Worcester County, MA (Worcester) | 401 |
| Essex County, MA (Lynn) | 236 |
| Lee County, FL (Cape Coral) | 162 |
| New York County, NY | 161 |
| Collier County, FL | 153 |
| Palm Beach County, FL (West Palm Beach) | 150 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 14,418 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in Massachusetts and 4,970 from other states. Here are the long-distance moves only, more than 100 miles:
Long-distance newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 89 |
| Lee County, FL (Cape Coral) | 84 |
| Kings County, NY | 79 |
| Palm Beach County, FL (West Palm Beach) | 75 |
| Broward County, FL (Fort Lauderdale) | 72 |
| Collier County, FL | 69 |
| Miami-Dade County, FL (Miami) | 62 |
| New York County, NY | 61 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Lee County, FL (Cape Coral) | 162 |
| New York County, NY | 161 |
| Collier County, FL | 153 |
| Palm Beach County, FL (West Palm Beach) | 150 |
| Sarasota County, FL (North Port) | 114 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 97 |
| San Diego County, CA (San Diego) | 88 |
| Cumberland County, ME (Portland) | 85 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to Brockton come from?
Most people moving into Plymouth County, MA come from nearby counties, led by Norfolk County, MA (5,078 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is Los Angeles County, CA.
Where do people leaving Brockton move to?
The top destination is Bristol County, MA (3,742 people). Farther away, the most popular is Lee County, FL.
Are more people moving to Brockton or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 19,388 people moved into Plymouth County, MA from elsewhere in the US and 18,700 moved out, a net gain of 688 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).
Thinking about the move yourself? Compare Brockton with any city it trades people with, like Brockton vs Los Angeles, Brockton vs Cape Coral, Brockton vs West Palm Beach, Brockton vs Fort Lauderdale.
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 Brockton.