Who moves to Green Bay, 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 Brown County, WI, home of Green Bay, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 8,993from other US counties
- Moved out
- 8,802to other US counties
- Net
- +191more arrivals than departures
- From abroad
- 60tax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Outagamie County, WI (Appleton) | 990 |
| Oconto County, WI | 571 |
| Winnebago County, WI | 357 |
| Milwaukee County, WI (Milwaukee) | 333 |
| Kewaunee County, WI | 318 |
| Manitowoc County, WI | 302 |
| Marinette County, WI | 253 |
| Door County, WI | 240 |
| Shawano County, WI | 235 |
| Dane County, WI (Madison) | 185 |
| Calumet County, WI | 172 |
| Sheboygan County, WI | 145 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Outagamie County, WI (Appleton) | 1,108 |
| Oconto County, WI | 677 |
| Milwaukee County, WI (Milwaukee) | 357 |
| Winnebago County, WI | 315 |
| Shawano County, WI | 304 |
| Kewaunee County, WI | 301 |
| Manitowoc County, WI | 284 |
| Dane County, WI (Madison) | 275 |
| Marinette County, WI | 270 |
| Calumet County, WI | 221 |
| Cook County, IL (Chicago) | 167 |
| Door County, WI | 147 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 5,360 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in Wisconsin and 3,633 from other states. Here are the long-distance moves only, more than 100 miles:
Long-distance newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Milwaukee County, WI (Milwaukee) | 333 |
| Dane County, WI (Madison) | 185 |
| Cook County, IL (Chicago) | 117 |
| Waukesha County, WI | 110 |
| Hennepin County, MN (Minneapolis) | 99 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 67 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 56 |
| San Diego County, CA (San Diego) | 47 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Milwaukee County, WI (Milwaukee) | 357 |
| Dane County, WI (Madison) | 275 |
| Cook County, IL (Chicago) | 167 |
| Hennepin County, MN (Minneapolis) | 126 |
| Waukesha County, WI | 120 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 100 |
| Eau Claire County, WI | 61 |
| Lee County, FL (Cape Coral) | 50 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to Green Bay come from?
Most people moving into Brown County, WI come from nearby counties, led by Outagamie County, WI (990 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is Milwaukee County, WI.
Where do people leaving Green Bay move to?
The top destination is Outagamie County, WI (1,108 people). Farther away, the most popular is Milwaukee County, WI.
Are more people moving to Green Bay or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 8,993 people moved into Brown County, WI from elsewhere in the US and 8,802 moved out, a net gain of 191 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).
Thinking about the move yourself? Compare Green Bay with any city it trades people with, like Green Bay vs Milwaukee, Green Bay vs Madison, Green Bay vs Chicago, Green Bay vs Minneapolis.
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 Green Bay.