Indiana Migration
Indiana lost a net 1.3K households in moves between states in the latest IRS data: 69.4K moved in and 70.6K moved out. The most arrivals came from Illinois, and the most leavers went to Illinois.
Migration in all 50 states →- Net flow
- -1.3K
- households
- Total inbound
- 69.4K
- households moving in
- Total outbound
- 70.6K
- households moving out
- Income insight
- $64K / $68K
- Arrivals avg $64K vs Leavers avg $68K · Losing higher earners
- Net people (Census)
- +2.9K
- 133.4K in · 130.5K out · consistent with IRS
Where People Come From
Top 10 states sending residents to Indiana.
Where People Leave To
Top 10 states that Indiana residents move to.
Households leaving, by destination state
| # | Destination state | Households | Avg AGI | People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Illinois | 10.1K | $56K | |
| 2 | Florida | 7.6K | $105K | |
| 3 | Kentucky | 5.3K | $52K | |
| 4 | Ohio | 5.2K | $60K | |
| 5 | Michigan | 5.2K | $66K | |
| 6 | Texas | 4.6K | $68K | |
| 7 | California | 3.1K | $74K | |
| 8 | Tennessee | 2.7K | $62K | |
| 9 | North Carolina | 2.2K | $79K | |
| 10 | Georgia | 2.1K | $63K |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where are people moving to Indiana from?
The top state sending residents to Indiana is Illinois with approximately 12.6K households. Other top origins include Florida, Kentucky, Ohio.
Where do people leaving Indiana go?
Residents leaving Indiana most commonly move to Illinois (approximately 10.1K households). Other popular destinations include Florida, Kentucky, Ohio.
Is Indiana gaining or losing residents?
Indiana is losing residents with a net outflow of approximately 1.3K households, per IRS tax-return data. Total inbound: 69.4K, total outbound: 70.6K. The Census Bureau's American Community Survey, which counts people rather than households, shows a net +2.9K people (133.4K in, 130.5K out, ±13.9K), consistent with the IRS direction.