Michigan Migration
Michigan lost a net 8.8K households in moves between states in the latest IRS data: 71.8K moved in and 80.6K moved out. The most arrivals came from Florida, and the most leavers went to Florida.
Migration in all 50 states →- Net flow
- -8.8K
- households
- Total inbound
- 71.8K
- households moving in
- Total outbound
- 80.6K
- households moving out
- Income insight
- $74K / $78K
- Arrivals avg $74K vs Leavers avg $78K · Losing higher earners
- Net people (Census)
- +6.1K
- 140.3K in · 134.2K out · consistent with IRS
Where People Come From
Top 10 states sending residents to Michigan.
Where People Leave To
Top 10 states that Michigan residents move to.
Households leaving, by destination state
| # | Destination state | Households | Avg AGI | People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | 10.7K | $119K | |
| 2 | Texas | 6.3K | $77K | |
| 3 | Ohio | 6.0K | $60K | |
| 4 | Illinois | 5.9K | $75K | |
| 5 | California | 5.2K | $95K | |
| 6 | Indiana | 4.7K | $63K | |
| 7 | North Carolina | 3.1K | $78K | |
| 8 | New York | 2.9K | $79K | |
| 9 | Georgia | 2.8K | $70K | |
| 10 | Tennessee | 2.8K | $73K |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where are people moving to Michigan from?
The top state sending residents to Michigan is Florida with approximately 8.3K households. Other top origins include Ohio, Illinois, Indiana.
Where do people leaving Michigan go?
Residents leaving Michigan most commonly move to Florida (approximately 10.7K households). Other popular destinations include Texas, Ohio, Illinois.
Is Michigan gaining or losing residents?
Michigan is losing residents with a net outflow of approximately 8.8K households, per IRS tax-return data. Total inbound: 71.8K, total outbound: 80.6K. The Census Bureau's American Community Survey, which counts people rather than households, shows a net +6.1K people (140.3K in, 134.2K out, ±14.3K), consistent with the IRS direction.