Who moves to Dearborn, 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 Wayne County, MI, home of Dearborn, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 46,876from other US counties
- Moved out
- 55,392to other US counties
- Net
- −8,516more departures than arrivals
- From abroad
- 407tax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Oakland County, MI (Troy) | 11,689 |
| Macomb County, MI (Warren) | 7,525 |
| Washtenaw County, MI (Ann Arbor) | 4,411 |
| Monroe County, MI | 1,541 |
| Livingston County, MI | 619 |
| Genesee County, MI (Flint) | 514 |
| Ingham County, MI (Lansing) | 504 |
| Cook County, IL (Chicago) | 496 |
| Lucas County, OH (Toledo) | 467 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 457 |
| Kent County, MI (Grand Rapids) | 413 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 329 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Oakland County, MI (Troy) | 13,824 |
| Macomb County, MI (Warren) | 10,484 |
| Washtenaw County, MI (Ann Arbor) | 3,614 |
| Monroe County, MI | 1,948 |
| Livingston County, MI | 1,254 |
| Cook County, IL (Chicago) | 668 |
| Genesee County, MI (Flint) | 658 |
| Lucas County, OH (Toledo) | 609 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 545 |
| Ingham County, MI (Lansing) | 504 |
| Harris County, TX (Houston) | 482 |
| Kent County, MI (Grand Rapids) | 466 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 30,287 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in Michigan and 16,589 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) | 496 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 457 |
| Kent County, MI (Grand Rapids) | 413 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 329 |
| Harris County, TX (Houston) | 301 |
| Kings County, NY | 242 |
| Clark County, NV (Las Vegas) | 241 |
| Kalamazoo County, MI | 231 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Cook County, IL (Chicago) | 668 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 545 |
| Harris County, TX (Houston) | 482 |
| Kent County, MI (Grand Rapids) | 466 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 304 |
| Clark County, NV (Las Vegas) | 285 |
| Fulton County, GA (Atlanta) | 238 |
| Franklin County, OH (Columbus) | 212 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to Dearborn come from?
Most people moving into Wayne County, MI come from nearby counties, led by Oakland County, MI (11,689 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is Cook County, IL.
Where do people leaving Dearborn move to?
The top destination is Oakland County, MI (13,824 people). Farther away, the most popular is Cook County, IL.
Are more people moving to Dearborn or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 46,876 people moved into Wayne County, MI from elsewhere in the US and 55,392 moved out, a net loss of 8,516 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).
Thinking about the move yourself? Compare Dearborn with any city it trades people with, like Dearborn vs Chicago, Dearborn vs Phoenix, Dearborn vs Grand Rapids, Dearborn vs Los Angeles.
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 Dearborn.