Who moves to Duluth, 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 St. Louis County, MN, home of Duluth, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 6,575from other US counties
- Moved out
- 6,574to other US counties
- Net
- +1more arrivals than departures
- From abroad
- 44tax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Hennepin County, MN (Minneapolis) | 482 |
| Douglas County, WI | 474 |
| Carlton County, MN | 461 |
| Itasca County, MN | 276 |
| Lake County, MN | 212 |
| Ramsey County, MN (St. Paul) | 207 |
| Anoka County, MN (Blaine) | 188 |
| Dakota County, MN (Lakeville) | 138 |
| Washington County, MN (Woodbury) | 110 |
| Stearns County, MN | 103 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 81 |
| Olmsted County, MN (Rochester) | 71 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Carlton County, MN | 640 |
| Hennepin County, MN (Minneapolis) | 596 |
| Douglas County, WI | 580 |
| Ramsey County, MN (St. Paul) | 288 |
| Itasca County, MN | 284 |
| Anoka County, MN (Blaine) | 179 |
| Dakota County, MN (Lakeville) | 173 |
| Lake County, MN | 127 |
| Washington County, MN (Woodbury) | 120 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 70 |
| Crow Wing County, MN | 62 |
| Cass County, ND (Fargo) | 61 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 3,439 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in Minnesota and 3,136 from other states. Here are the long-distance moves only, more than 100 miles:
Long-distance newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Hennepin County, MN (Minneapolis) | 482 |
| Ramsey County, MN (St. Paul) | 207 |
| Anoka County, MN (Blaine) | 188 |
| Dakota County, MN (Lakeville) | 138 |
| Washington County, MN (Woodbury) | 110 |
| Stearns County, MN | 103 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 81 |
| Olmsted County, MN (Rochester) | 71 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Hennepin County, MN (Minneapolis) | 596 |
| Ramsey County, MN (St. Paul) | 288 |
| Anoka County, MN (Blaine) | 179 |
| Dakota County, MN (Lakeville) | 173 |
| Washington County, MN (Woodbury) | 120 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 70 |
| Crow Wing County, MN | 62 |
| Cass County, ND (Fargo) | 61 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to Duluth come from?
Most people moving into St. Louis County, MN come from nearby counties, led by Hennepin County, MN (482 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is Hennepin County, MN.
Where do people leaving Duluth move to?
The top destination is Carlton County, MN (640 people). Farther away, the most popular is Hennepin County, MN.
Are more people moving to Duluth or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 6,575 people moved into St. Louis County, MN from elsewhere in the US and 6,574 moved out, a net gain of 1 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).
Thinking about the move yourself? Compare Duluth with any city it trades people with, like Duluth vs Minneapolis, Duluth vs St. Paul, Duluth vs Blaine, Duluth vs Lakeville.
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 Duluth.