Who moves to Greeley, 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 Weld County, CO, home of Greeley, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 24,089from other US counties
- Moved out
- 18,790to other US counties
- Net
- +5,299more arrivals than departures
- From abroad
- 87tax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Larimer County, CO (Fort Collins) | 4,567 |
| Adams County, CO (Thornton) | 3,846 |
| Boulder County, CO (Boulder) | 2,735 |
| Jefferson County, CO (Lakewood) | 1,027 |
| Denver County, CO (Denver) | 877 |
| Arapahoe County, CO (Aurora) | 789 |
| Broomfield County, CO (Broomfield) | 679 |
| El Paso County, CO (Colorado Springs) | 338 |
| Douglas County, CO (Highlands Ranch) | 297 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 291 |
| Morgan County, CO | 217 |
| Laramie County, WY (Cheyenne) | 176 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Larimer County, CO (Fort Collins) | 3,184 |
| Adams County, CO (Thornton) | 1,964 |
| Boulder County, CO (Boulder) | 1,446 |
| Denver County, CO (Denver) | 565 |
| Jefferson County, CO (Lakewood) | 559 |
| Arapahoe County, CO (Aurora) | 459 |
| El Paso County, CO (Colorado Springs) | 385 |
| Laramie County, WY (Cheyenne) | 331 |
| Broomfield County, CO (Broomfield) | 272 |
| Douglas County, CO (Highlands Ranch) | 269 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 252 |
| Morgan County, CO | 227 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 16,207 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in Colorado and 7,882 from other states. Here are the long-distance moves only, more than 100 miles:
Long-distance newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| El Paso County, CO (Colorado Springs) | 338 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 291 |
| San Diego County, CA (San Diego) | 155 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 151 |
| Harris County, TX (Houston) | 118 |
| Clark County, NV (Las Vegas) | 113 |
| Mesa County, CO | 112 |
| Pueblo County, CO (Pueblo) | 95 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| El Paso County, CO (Colorado Springs) | 385 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 252 |
| Mesa County, CO | 119 |
| Clark County, NV (Las Vegas) | 81 |
| Salt Lake County, UT (Salt Lake City) | 81 |
| Harris County, TX (Houston) | 80 |
| Midland County, TX (Midland) | 79 |
| Albany County, WY | 78 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to Greeley come from?
Most people moving into Weld County, CO come from nearby counties, led by Larimer County, CO (4,567 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is El Paso County, CO.
Where do people leaving Greeley move to?
The top destination is Larimer County, CO (3,184 people). Farther away, the most popular is El Paso County, CO.
Are more people moving to Greeley or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 24,089 people moved into Weld County, CO from elsewhere in the US and 18,790 moved out, a net gain of 5,299 (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 Greeley.