Who moves to Lawrence, 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 Essex County, MA, home of Lawrence, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 24,845from other US counties
- Moved out
- 27,406to other US counties
- Net
- −2,561more departures than arrivals
- From abroad
- 227tax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Middlesex County, MA (Cambridge) | 7,552 |
| Suffolk County, MA (Boston) | 4,352 |
| Rockingham County, NH | 1,280 |
| Norfolk County, MA (Quincy) | 748 |
| Hillsborough County, NH (Manchester) | 627 |
| Worcester County, MA (Worcester) | 558 |
| Bronx County, NY | 316 |
| New York County, NY | 240 |
| Plymouth County, MA (Brockton) | 236 |
| Bristol County, MA (New Bedford) | 213 |
| Providence County, RI (Providence) | 175 |
| Barnstable County, MA | 172 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Middlesex County, MA (Cambridge) | 6,252 |
| Suffolk County, MA (Boston) | 2,736 |
| Rockingham County, NH | 2,649 |
| Hillsborough County, NH (Manchester) | 1,041 |
| Worcester County, MA (Worcester) | 986 |
| Norfolk County, MA (Quincy) | 668 |
| Plymouth County, MA (Brockton) | 349 |
| Strafford County, NH | 327 |
| York County, ME | 304 |
| Palm Beach County, FL (West Palm Beach) | 269 |
| New York County, NY | 260 |
| Providence County, RI (Providence) | 259 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 14,155 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in Massachusetts and 10,690 from other states. Here are the long-distance moves only, more than 100 miles:
Long-distance newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Bronx County, NY | 316 |
| New York County, NY | 240 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 170 |
| Kings County, NY | 150 |
| Capitol Planning Region, CT (Hartford) | 126 |
| Miami-Dade County, FL (Miami) | 123 |
| Palm Beach County, FL (West Palm Beach) | 119 |
| Queens County, NY (New York) | 119 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Palm Beach County, FL (West Palm Beach) | 269 |
| New York County, NY | 260 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 191 |
| Orange County, FL (Orlando) | 184 |
| Broward County, FL (Fort Lauderdale) | 171 |
| Lee County, FL (Cape Coral) | 169 |
| Collier County, FL | 157 |
| Kings County, NY | 153 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to Lawrence come from?
Most people moving into Essex County, MA come from nearby counties, led by Middlesex County, MA (7,552 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is Bronx County, NY.
Where do people leaving Lawrence move to?
The top destination is Middlesex County, MA (6,252 people). Farther away, the most popular is Palm Beach County, FL.
Are more people moving to Lawrence or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 24,845 people moved into Essex County, MA from elsewhere in the US and 27,406 moved out, a net loss of 2,561 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).
Thinking about the move yourself? Compare Lawrence with any city it trades people with, like Lawrence vs Los Angeles, Lawrence vs Hartford, Lawrence vs Miami, Lawrence vs West Palm Beach.
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 Lawrence.