Who moves to Woodbury, 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 Washington County, MN, home of Woodbury, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 16,175from other US counties
- Moved out
- 14,176to other US counties
- Net
- +1,999more arrivals than departures
- From abroad
- 75tax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Ramsey County, MN (St. Paul) | 5,568 |
| Hennepin County, MN (Minneapolis) | 1,770 |
| Dakota County, MN (Lakeville) | 1,711 |
| Anoka County, MN (Blaine) | 905 |
| St. Croix County, WI | 430 |
| Chisago County, MN | 417 |
| Scott County, MN | 160 |
| Olmsted County, MN (Rochester) | 145 |
| Polk County, WI | 127 |
| St. Louis County, MN (Duluth) | 120 |
| Pierce County, WI | 117 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 106 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Ramsey County, MN (St. Paul) | 3,065 |
| Hennepin County, MN (Minneapolis) | 1,545 |
| Dakota County, MN (Lakeville) | 1,441 |
| Anoka County, MN (Blaine) | 932 |
| St. Croix County, WI | 837 |
| Chisago County, MN | 450 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 241 |
| Pierce County, WI | 193 |
| Polk County, WI | 141 |
| Scott County, MN | 120 |
| St. Louis County, MN (Duluth) | 110 |
| Lee County, FL (Cape Coral) | 110 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 11,803 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in Minnesota and 4,372 from other states. Here are the long-distance moves only, more than 100 miles:
Long-distance newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| St. Louis County, MN (Duluth) | 120 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 106 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 66 |
| Cook County, IL (Chicago) | 64 |
| Cass County, ND (Fargo) | 57 |
| Lee County, FL (Cape Coral) | 55 |
| Marathon County, WI | 53 |
| King County, WA (Seattle) | 43 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 241 |
| St. Louis County, MN (Duluth) | 110 |
| Lee County, FL (Cape Coral) | 110 |
| Cook County, IL (Chicago) | 80 |
| Crow Wing County, MN | 57 |
| San Diego County, CA (San Diego) | 52 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 46 |
| Dallas County, TX (Dallas) | 46 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to Woodbury come from?
Most people moving into Washington County, MN come from nearby counties, led by Ramsey County, MN (5,568 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is St. Louis County, MN.
Where do people leaving Woodbury move to?
The top destination is Ramsey County, MN (3,065 people). Farther away, the most popular is Maricopa County, AZ.
Are more people moving to Woodbury or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 16,175 people moved into Washington County, MN from elsewhere in the US and 14,176 moved out, a net gain of 1,999 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).
Thinking about the move yourself? Compare Woodbury with any city it trades people with, like Woodbury vs Duluth, Woodbury vs Phoenix, Woodbury vs Los Angeles, Woodbury 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 Woodbury.