Who moves to Broomfield, 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 Broomfield County, CO, home of Broomfield, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 8,038from other US counties
- Moved out
- 8,051to other US counties
- Net
- −13more departures than arrivals
- From abroad
- n/atax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Adams County, CO (Thornton) | 1,543 |
| Boulder County, CO (Boulder) | 1,138 |
| Jefferson County, CO (Lakewood) | 956 |
| Denver County, CO (Denver) | 570 |
| Weld County, CO (Greeley) | 272 |
| Arapahoe County, CO (Aurora) | 247 |
| Larimer County, CO (Fort Collins) | 170 |
| Douglas County, CO (Highlands Ranch) | 134 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 82 |
| El Paso County, CO (Colorado Springs) | 73 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 62 |
| San Diego County, CA (San Diego) | 54 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Adams County, CO (Thornton) | 1,671 |
| Boulder County, CO (Boulder) | 987 |
| Jefferson County, CO (Lakewood) | 861 |
| Weld County, CO (Greeley) | 679 |
| Denver County, CO (Denver) | 524 |
| Larimer County, CO (Fort Collins) | 220 |
| Arapahoe County, CO (Aurora) | 214 |
| Douglas County, CO (Highlands Ranch) | 208 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 92 |
| El Paso County, CO (Colorado Springs) | 81 |
| San Diego County, CA (San Diego) | 49 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 48 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 5,243 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in Colorado and 2,795 from other states. Here are the long-distance moves only, more than 100 miles:
Long-distance newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 82 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 62 |
| San Diego County, CA (San Diego) | 54 |
| Harris County, TX (Houston) | 49 |
| Travis County, TX (Austin) | 42 |
| Cook County, IL (Chicago) | 38 |
| Dallas County, TX (Dallas) | 36 |
| Clark County, NV (Las Vegas) | 34 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 92 |
| San Diego County, CA (San Diego) | 49 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 48 |
| King County, WA (Seattle) | 48 |
| Clark County, NV (Las Vegas) | 35 |
| Cook County, IL (Chicago) | 34 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to Broomfield come from?
Most people moving into Broomfield County, CO come from nearby counties, led by Adams County, CO (1,543 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is Maricopa County, AZ.
Where do people leaving Broomfield move to?
The top destination is Adams County, CO (1,671 people). Farther away, the most popular is Maricopa County, AZ.
Are more people moving to Broomfield or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 8,038 people moved into Broomfield County, CO from elsewhere in the US and 8,051 moved out, a net loss of 13 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).
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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 Broomfield.