Who moves to Omaha, 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 Douglas County, NE, home of Omaha, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 22,785from other US counties
- Moved out
- 24,603to other US counties
- Net
- −1,818more departures than arrivals
- From abroad
- 158tax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Sarpy County, NE | 5,631 |
| Lancaster County, NE (Lincoln) | 1,401 |
| Pottawattamie County, IA | 1,137 |
| Dodge County, NE | 413 |
| Washington County, NE | 392 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 353 |
| Cass County, NE | 283 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 230 |
| Saunders County, NE | 211 |
| Cook County, IL (Chicago) | 191 |
| Hall County, NE | 189 |
| Jackson County, MO (Kansas City) | 181 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Sarpy County, NE | 7,076 |
| Pottawattamie County, IA | 1,366 |
| Lancaster County, NE (Lincoln) | 981 |
| Washington County, NE | 540 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 420 |
| Dodge County, NE | 364 |
| Saunders County, NE | 322 |
| Cass County, NE | 313 |
| Cook County, IL (Chicago) | 259 |
| Dallas County, TX (Dallas) | 195 |
| Jackson County, MO (Kansas City) | 192 |
| El Paso County, CO (Colorado Springs) | 192 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 10,172 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in Nebraska and 12,613 from other states. Here are the long-distance moves only, more than 100 miles:
Long-distance newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 353 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 230 |
| Cook County, IL (Chicago) | 191 |
| Hall County, NE | 189 |
| Jackson County, MO (Kansas City) | 181 |
| Polk County, IA (Des Moines) | 164 |
| Harris County, TX (Houston) | 157 |
| Clark County, NV (Las Vegas) | 157 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 420 |
| Cook County, IL (Chicago) | 259 |
| Dallas County, TX (Dallas) | 195 |
| Jackson County, MO (Kansas City) | 192 |
| El Paso County, CO (Colorado Springs) | 192 |
| Johnson County, KS (Overland Park) | 181 |
| Polk County, IA (Des Moines) | 178 |
| Harris County, TX (Houston) | 176 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to Omaha come from?
Most people moving into Douglas County, NE come from nearby counties, led by Sarpy County, NE (5,631 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is Maricopa County, AZ.
Where do people leaving Omaha move to?
The top destination is Sarpy County, NE (7,076 people). Farther away, the most popular is Maricopa County, AZ.
Are more people moving to Omaha or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 22,785 people moved into Douglas County, NE from elsewhere in the US and 24,603 moved out, a net loss of 1,818 (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 Omaha.