Who moves to Peoria, 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 Peoria County, IL, home of Peoria, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 7,024from other US counties
- Moved out
- 7,500to other US counties
- Net
- −476more departures than arrivals
- From abroad
- n/atax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Tazewell County, IL | 1,319 |
| Cook County, IL (Chicago) | 366 |
| McLean County, IL (Bloomington) | 256 |
| Woodford County, IL | 201 |
| Fulton County, IL | 193 |
| Knox County, IL | 158 |
| Sangamon County, IL (Springfield) | 118 |
| DuPage County, IL (Naperville) | 103 |
| Marshall County, IL | 101 |
| Champaign County, IL (Champaign) | 99 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 88 |
| Will County, IL (Joliet) | 64 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Tazewell County, IL | 1,697 |
| Cook County, IL (Chicago) | 358 |
| Woodford County, IL | 269 |
| McLean County, IL (Bloomington) | 246 |
| Knox County, IL | 175 |
| Fulton County, IL | 148 |
| Marshall County, IL | 115 |
| Dallas County, TX (Dallas) | 114 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 100 |
| Harris County, TX (Houston) | 95 |
| Sangamon County, IL (Springfield) | 90 |
| DuPage County, IL (Naperville) | 76 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 3,882 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in Illinois and 3,142 from other states. Here are the long-distance moves only, more than 100 miles:
Long-distance newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Cook County, IL (Chicago) | 366 |
| DuPage County, IL (Naperville) | 103 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 88 |
| Will County, IL (Joliet) | 64 |
| St. Louis County, MO | 52 |
| Lake County, IL (Waukegan) | 50 |
| Bexar County, TX (San Antonio) | 49 |
| Clark County, NV (Las Vegas) | 44 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Cook County, IL (Chicago) | 358 |
| Dallas County, TX (Dallas) | 114 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 100 |
| Harris County, TX (Houston) | 95 |
| DuPage County, IL (Naperville) | 76 |
| Tarrant County, TX (Fort Worth) | 64 |
| St. Louis County, MO | 52 |
| Collin County, TX (Plano) | 51 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to Peoria come from?
Most people moving into Peoria County, IL come from nearby counties, led by Tazewell County, IL (1,319 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is Cook County, IL.
Where do people leaving Peoria move to?
The top destination is Tazewell County, IL (1,697 people). Farther away, the most popular is Cook County, IL.
Are more people moving to Peoria or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 7,024 people moved into Peoria County, IL from elsewhere in the US and 7,500 moved out, a net loss of 476 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).
Thinking about the move yourself? Compare Peoria with any city it trades people with, like Peoria vs Chicago, Peoria vs Naperville, Peoria vs Phoenix, Peoria vs Joliet.
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 Peoria.