Who moves to Cicero, 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 Cook County, IL, home of Cicero, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 119,132from other US counties
- Moved out
- 159,992to other US counties
- Net
- −40,860more departures than arrivals
- From abroad
- 1,255tax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| DuPage County, IL (Naperville) | 12,399 |
| Will County, IL (Joliet) | 7,548 |
| Lake County, IL (Waukegan) | 7,323 |
| Lake County, IN (Hammond) | 4,730 |
| Kane County, IL (Aurora) | 4,235 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 2,059 |
| McHenry County, IL | 1,846 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 1,678 |
| Harris County, TX (Houston) | 1,211 |
| Milwaukee County, WI (Milwaukee) | 1,073 |
| New York County, NY | 1,054 |
| Hennepin County, MN (Minneapolis) | 1,048 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| DuPage County, IL (Naperville) | 19,059 |
| Will County, IL (Joliet) | 12,890 |
| Lake County, IL (Waukegan) | 11,713 |
| Lake County, IN (Hammond) | 8,061 |
| Kane County, IL (Aurora) | 7,041 |
| McHenry County, IL | 4,112 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 2,643 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 2,538 |
| New York County, NY | 1,926 |
| Harris County, TX (Houston) | 1,673 |
| Dallas County, TX (Dallas) | 1,492 |
| Milwaukee County, WI (Milwaukee) | 1,387 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 40,808 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in Illinois and 78,324 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) | 2,059 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 1,678 |
| Harris County, TX (Houston) | 1,211 |
| New York County, NY | 1,054 |
| Hennepin County, MN (Minneapolis) | 1,048 |
| Champaign County, IL (Champaign) | 1,047 |
| Oakland County, MI (Troy) | 1,007 |
| King County, WA (Seattle) | 981 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 2,643 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 2,538 |
| New York County, NY | 1,926 |
| Harris County, TX (Houston) | 1,673 |
| Dallas County, TX (Dallas) | 1,492 |
| King County, WA (Seattle) | 1,209 |
| San Diego County, CA (San Diego) | 1,201 |
| Clark County, NV (Las Vegas) | 1,185 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to Cicero come from?
Most people moving into Cook County, IL come from nearby counties, led by DuPage County, IL (12,399 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is Los Angeles County, CA.
Where do people leaving Cicero move to?
The top destination is DuPage County, IL (19,059 people). Farther away, the most popular is Maricopa County, AZ.
Are more people moving to Cicero or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 119,132 people moved into Cook County, IL from elsewhere in the US and 159,992 moved out, a net loss of 40,860 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).
Thinking about the move yourself? Compare Cicero with any city it trades people with, like Cicero vs Los Angeles, Cicero vs Phoenix, Cicero vs Houston, Cicero vs Minneapolis.
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 Cicero.