Who moves to Cranston, 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 Providence County, RI, home of Cranston, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 20,483from other US counties
- Moved out
- 21,736to other US counties
- Net
- −1,253more departures than arrivals
- From abroad
- 163tax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Kent County, RI (Warwick) | 2,883 |
| Bristol County, MA (New Bedford) | 2,122 |
| Suffolk County, MA (Boston) | 1,016 |
| Norfolk County, MA (Quincy) | 985 |
| Worcester County, MA (Worcester) | 839 |
| Middlesex County, MA (Cambridge) | 770 |
| Washington County, RI | 702 |
| Plymouth County, MA (Brockton) | 477 |
| Bronx County, NY | 349 |
| Essex County, MA (Lynn) | 259 |
| Kings County, NY | 249 |
| Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT | 202 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Kent County, RI (Warwick) | 3,774 |
| Bristol County, MA (New Bedford) | 1,685 |
| Washington County, RI | 931 |
| Norfolk County, MA (Quincy) | 801 |
| Worcester County, MA (Worcester) | 763 |
| Suffolk County, MA (Boston) | 618 |
| Middlesex County, MA (Cambridge) | 585 |
| Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT | 421 |
| Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT | 266 |
| Plymouth County, MA (Brockton) | 265 |
| New York County, NY | 237 |
| Kings County, NY | 189 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 4,590 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in Rhode Island and 15,893 from other states. Here are the long-distance moves only, more than 100 miles:
Long-distance newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Bronx County, NY | 349 |
| Kings County, NY | 249 |
| New York County, NY | 194 |
| Queens County, NY (New York) | 186 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 151 |
| Cook County, IL (Chicago) | 137 |
| Orange County, FL (Orlando) | 114 |
| Philadelphia County, PA (Philadelphia) | 111 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| New York County, NY | 237 |
| Kings County, NY | 189 |
| Orange County, FL (Orlando) | 189 |
| Broward County, FL (Fort Lauderdale) | 160 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 147 |
| Hillsborough County, FL (Tampa) | 143 |
| Bronx County, NY | 130 |
| Lee County, FL (Cape Coral) | 122 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to Cranston come from?
Most people moving into Providence County, RI come from nearby counties, led by Kent County, RI (2,883 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is Bronx County, NY.
Where do people leaving Cranston move to?
The top destination is Kent County, RI (3,774 people). Farther away, the most popular is New York County, NY.
Are more people moving to Cranston or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 20,483 people moved into Providence County, RI from elsewhere in the US and 21,736 moved out, a net loss of 1,253 (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 Cranston.