Minnesota Migration
Minnesota lost a net 5.1K households in moves between states in the latest IRS data: 53.3K moved in and 58.4K moved out. The most arrivals came from Wisconsin, and the most leavers went to Wisconsin.
Migration in all 50 states →- Net flow
- -5.1K
- households
- Total inbound
- 53.3K
- households moving in
- Total outbound
- 58.4K
- households moving out
- Income insight
- $70K / $89K
- Arrivals avg $70K vs Leavers avg $89K · Losing higher earners
- Net people (Census)
- -7.2K
- 104.3K in · 111.6K out · consistent with IRS
Where People Come From
Top 10 states sending residents to Minnesota.
Households arriving, by origin state
| # | Origin state | Households | Avg AGI | People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wisconsin | 8.3K | $60K | |
| 2 | North Dakota | 4.0K | $60K | |
| 3 | California | 3.4K | $88K | |
| 4 | Texas | 3.2K | $70K | |
| 5 | Florida | 3.1K | $87K | |
| 6 | Iowa | 2.8K | $64K | |
| 7 | Illinois | 2.5K | $76K | |
| 8 | Arizona | 2.2K | $77K | |
| 9 | Colorado | 2.0K | $77K | |
| 10 | South Dakota | 1.9K | $57K |
Where People Leave To
Top 10 states that Minnesota residents move to.
Households leaving, by destination state
| # | Destination state | Households | Avg AGI | People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wisconsin | 8.0K | $79K | |
| 2 | Florida | 5.0K | $174K | |
| 3 | Texas | 4.3K | $95K | |
| 4 | North Dakota | 4.1K | $54K | |
| 5 | California | 3.3K | $99K | |
| 6 | Arizona | 3.1K | $133K | |
| 7 | Illinois | 2.6K | $68K | |
| 8 | Colorado | 2.4K | $77K | |
| 9 | Iowa | 2.3K | $66K | |
| 10 | South Dakota | 2.2K | $71K |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where are people moving to Minnesota from?
The top state sending residents to Minnesota is Wisconsin with approximately 8.3K households. Other top origins include North Dakota, California, Texas.
Where do people leaving Minnesota go?
Residents leaving Minnesota most commonly move to Wisconsin (approximately 8.0K households). Other popular destinations include Florida, Texas, North Dakota.
Is Minnesota gaining or losing residents?
Minnesota is losing residents with a net outflow of approximately 5.1K households, per IRS tax-return data. Total inbound: 53.3K, total outbound: 58.4K. The Census Bureau's American Community Survey, which counts people rather than households, shows a net -7.2K people (104.3K in, 111.6K out, ±11.1K), consistent with the IRS direction.