Who moves to Salem, 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 Marion County, OR, home of Salem, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 13,436from other US counties
- Moved out
- 13,999to other US counties
- Net
- −563more departures than arrivals
- From abroad
- 48tax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Polk County, OR | 1,939 |
| Clackamas County, OR | 1,404 |
| Washington County, OR (Hillsboro) | 1,079 |
| Linn County, OR | 955 |
| Multnomah County, OR (Portland) | 797 |
| Yamhill County, OR | 438 |
| Lane County, OR (Eugene) | 380 |
| Benton County, OR | 335 |
| Clark County, WA (Vancouver) | 224 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 216 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 184 |
| Deschutes County, OR (Bend) | 180 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Polk County, OR | 2,030 |
| Clackamas County, OR | 1,206 |
| Linn County, OR | 1,183 |
| Washington County, OR (Hillsboro) | 880 |
| Multnomah County, OR (Portland) | 816 |
| Yamhill County, OR | 415 |
| Lane County, OR (Eugene) | 390 |
| Benton County, OR | 317 |
| Clark County, WA (Vancouver) | 305 |
| Deschutes County, OR (Bend) | 282 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 224 |
| Lincoln County, OR | 155 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 8,396 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in Oregon and 5,040 from other states. Here are the long-distance moves only, more than 100 miles:
Long-distance newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 216 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 184 |
| King County, WA (Seattle) | 129 |
| Jackson County, OR (Medford) | 115 |
| San Diego County, CA (San Diego) | 114 |
| Ada County, ID (Boise) | 92 |
| Riverside County, CA (Riverside) | 88 |
| Douglas County, OR | 87 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 224 |
| King County, WA (Seattle) | 117 |
| Jackson County, OR (Medford) | 101 |
| Pima County, AZ (Tucson) | 100 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 97 |
| San Diego County, CA (San Diego) | 94 |
| Ada County, ID (Boise) | 92 |
| Umatilla County, OR | 76 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to Salem come from?
Most people moving into Marion County, OR come from nearby counties, led by Polk County, OR (1,939 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is Los Angeles County, CA.
Where do people leaving Salem move to?
The top destination is Polk County, OR (2,030 people). Farther away, the most popular is Maricopa County, AZ.
Are more people moving to Salem or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 13,436 people moved into Marion County, OR from elsewhere in the US and 13,999 moved out, a net loss of 563 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).
Thinking about the move yourself? Compare Salem with any city it trades people with, like Salem vs Los Angeles, Salem vs Phoenix, Salem vs Seattle, Salem vs Medford.
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 Salem.