Who moves to Warren, 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 Macomb County, MI, home of Warren, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 30,768from other US counties
- Moved out
- 30,466to other US counties
- Net
- +302more arrivals than departures
- From abroad
- 141tax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Wayne County, MI (Detroit) | 10,484 |
| Oakland County, MI (Troy) | 8,330 |
| St. Clair County, MI | 1,662 |
| Lapeer County, MI | 437 |
| Genesee County, MI (Flint) | 383 |
| Washtenaw County, MI (Ann Arbor) | 291 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 234 |
| Kent County, MI (Grand Rapids) | 200 |
| Queens County, NY (New York) | 182 |
| Cook County, IL (Chicago) | 170 |
| San Diego County, CA (San Diego) | 168 |
| Ingham County, MI (Lansing) | 159 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Oakland County, MI (Troy) | 8,001 |
| Wayne County, MI (Detroit) | 7,525 |
| St. Clair County, MI | 2,371 |
| Lapeer County, MI | 731 |
| Genesee County, MI (Flint) | 584 |
| Washtenaw County, MI (Ann Arbor) | 294 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 233 |
| Sanilac County, MI | 228 |
| Livingston County, MI | 221 |
| Kent County, MI (Grand Rapids) | 212 |
| Cook County, IL (Chicago) | 190 |
| Lee County, FL (Cape Coral) | 178 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 23,682 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in Michigan and 7,086 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) | 234 |
| Kent County, MI (Grand Rapids) | 200 |
| Queens County, NY (New York) | 182 |
| Cook County, IL (Chicago) | 170 |
| San Diego County, CA (San Diego) | 168 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 126 |
| Kalamazoo County, MI | 110 |
| Clark County, NV (Las Vegas) | 105 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 233 |
| Kent County, MI (Grand Rapids) | 212 |
| Cook County, IL (Chicago) | 190 |
| Lee County, FL (Cape Coral) | 178 |
| Harris County, TX (Houston) | 142 |
| San Diego County, CA (San Diego) | 125 |
| Kalamazoo County, MI | 111 |
| Hillsborough County, FL (Tampa) | 96 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to Warren come from?
Most people moving into Macomb County, MI come from nearby counties, led by Wayne County, MI (10,484 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is Maricopa County, AZ.
Where do people leaving Warren move to?
The top destination is Oakland County, MI (8,001 people). Farther away, the most popular is Maricopa County, AZ.
Are more people moving to Warren or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 30,768 people moved into Macomb County, MI from elsewhere in the US and 30,466 moved out, a net gain of 302 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).
Thinking about the move yourself? Compare Warren with any city it trades people with, like Warren vs Phoenix, Warren vs Grand Rapids, Warren vs New York, Warren vs Chicago.
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 Warren.