Who moves to Davenport, 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 Scott County, IA, home of Davenport, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 7,340from other US counties
- Moved out
- 6,882to other US counties
- Net
- +458more arrivals than departures
- From abroad
- 99tax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Rock Island County, IL | 1,660 |
| Clinton County, IA | 301 |
| Cook County, IL (Chicago) | 262 |
| Muscatine County, IA | 233 |
| Johnson County, IA (Iowa City) | 220 |
| Polk County, IA (Des Moines) | 182 |
| Henry County, IL | 156 |
| Linn County, IA (Cedar Rapids) | 118 |
| Cedar County, IA | 110 |
| Dubuque County, IA | 103 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 79 |
| Peoria County, IL (Peoria) | 67 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Rock Island County, IL | 1,508 |
| Clinton County, IA | 318 |
| Muscatine County, IA | 247 |
| Johnson County, IA (Iowa City) | 223 |
| Cook County, IL (Chicago) | 188 |
| Polk County, IA (Des Moines) | 188 |
| Linn County, IA (Cedar Rapids) | 153 |
| Henry County, IL | 147 |
| Cedar County, IA | 100 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 84 |
| Dubuque County, IA | 74 |
| Whiteside County, IL | 73 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 1,790 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in Iowa and 5,550 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) | 262 |
| Polk County, IA (Des Moines) | 182 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 79 |
| Black Hawk County, IA | 54 |
| Story County, IA | 42 |
| DuPage County, IL (Naperville) | 38 |
| Will County, IL (Joliet) | 38 |
| Dallas County, IA | 35 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Cook County, IL (Chicago) | 188 |
| Polk County, IA (Des Moines) | 188 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 84 |
| Dallas County, IA | 72 |
| Hennepin County, MN (Minneapolis) | 51 |
| Will County, IL (Joliet) | 50 |
| Black Hawk County, IA | 48 |
| Dane County, WI (Madison) | 40 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to Davenport come from?
Most people moving into Scott County, IA come from nearby counties, led by Rock Island County, IL (1,660 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is Cook County, IL.
Where do people leaving Davenport move to?
The top destination is Rock Island County, IL (1,508 people). Farther away, the most popular is Cook County, IL.
Are more people moving to Davenport or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 7,340 people moved into Scott County, IA from elsewhere in the US and 6,882 moved out, a net gain of 458 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).
Thinking about the move yourself? Compare Davenport with any city it trades people with, like Davenport vs Chicago, Davenport vs Des Moines, Davenport vs Phoenix, Davenport vs Naperville.
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 Davenport.