Who moves to South Bend, 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 St. Joseph County, IN, home of South Bend, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 10,222from other US counties
- Moved out
- 11,069to other US counties
- Net
- −847more departures than arrivals
- From abroad
- 57tax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Elkhart County, IN | 2,065 |
| Berrien County, MI | 634 |
| Marshall County, IN | 455 |
| LaPorte County, IN | 455 |
| Cook County, IL (Chicago) | 379 |
| Cass County, MI | 341 |
| Marion County, IN (Indianapolis) | 301 |
| Lake County, IN (Hammond) | 138 |
| Allen County, IN (Fort Wayne) | 131 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 109 |
| Kosciusko County, IN | 107 |
| Porter County, IN | 106 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Elkhart County, IN | 1,980 |
| Berrien County, MI | 662 |
| Cook County, IL (Chicago) | 461 |
| Marshall County, IN | 450 |
| Cass County, MI | 441 |
| LaPorte County, IN | 390 |
| Marion County, IN (Indianapolis) | 386 |
| Hamilton County, IN (Carmel) | 187 |
| Allen County, IN (Fort Wayne) | 140 |
| Lake County, IN (Hammond) | 127 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 111 |
| Starke County, IN | 101 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 4,514 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in Indiana and 5,708 from other states. Here are the long-distance moves only, more than 100 miles:
Long-distance newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Marion County, IN (Indianapolis) | 301 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 109 |
| Hamilton County, IN (Carmel) | 84 |
| Kent County, MI (Grand Rapids) | 68 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 68 |
| Hennepin County, MN (Minneapolis) | 44 |
| Monroe County, IN (Bloomington) | 38 |
| Wayne County, MI (Detroit) | 38 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Marion County, IN (Indianapolis) | 386 |
| Hamilton County, IN (Carmel) | 187 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 111 |
| Kent County, MI (Grand Rapids) | 68 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 63 |
| Franklin County, OH (Columbus) | 59 |
| Dallas County, TX (Dallas) | 51 |
| Harris County, TX (Houston) | 48 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to South Bend come from?
Most people moving into St. Joseph County, IN come from nearby counties, led by Elkhart County, IN (2,065 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is Marion County, IN.
Where do people leaving South Bend move to?
The top destination is Elkhart County, IN (1,980 people). Farther away, the most popular is Marion County, IN.
Are more people moving to South Bend or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 10,222 people moved into St. Joseph County, IN from elsewhere in the US and 11,069 moved out, a net loss of 847 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).
Thinking about the move yourself? Compare South Bend with any city it trades people with, like South Bend vs Indianapolis, South Bend vs Phoenix, South Bend vs Carmel, South Bend vs Grand Rapids.
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 South Bend.