North Dakota Migration
North Dakota lost a net 46 households in moves between states in the latest IRS data: 13.8K moved in and 13.8K moved out. The most arrivals came from Minnesota, and the most leavers went to Minnesota.
Migration in all 50 states →- Net flow
- -46
- households
- Total inbound
- 13.8K
- households moving in
- Total outbound
- 13.8K
- households moving out
- Income insight
- $55K / $65K
- Arrivals avg $55K vs Leavers avg $65K · Losing higher earners
- Net people (Census)
- +7.5K
- 27.1K in · 19.5K out · differs from IRS
Where People Come From
Top 10 states sending residents to North Dakota.
Households arriving, by origin state
| # | Origin state | Households | Avg AGI | People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | 4.1K | $54K | |
| 2 | Texas | 874 | $52K | |
| 3 | California | 749 | $53K | |
| 4 | South Dakota | 656 | $54K | |
| 5 | Montana | 613 | $57K | |
| 6 | Arizona | 538 | $56K | |
| 7 | Florida | 518 | $51K | |
| 8 | Colorado | 451 | $63K | |
| 9 | Washington | 365 | $57K | |
| 10 | Wisconsin | 248 | $55K |
Where People Leave To
Top 10 states that North Dakota residents move to.
Households leaving, by destination state
| # | Destination state | Households | Avg AGI | People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | 4.0K | $60K | |
| 2 | Texas | 920 | $70K | |
| 3 | Arizona | 680 | $82K | |
| 4 | South Dakota | 676 | $64K | |
| 5 | Florida | 596 | $88K | |
| 6 | Colorado | 538 | $65K | |
| 7 | Montana | 501 | $65K | |
| 8 | California | 492 | $59K | |
| 9 | Washington | 331 | $59K | |
| 10 | Wisconsin | 285 | $65K |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where are people moving to North Dakota from?
The top state sending residents to North Dakota is Minnesota with approximately 4.1K households. Other top origins include Texas, California, South Dakota.
Where do people leaving North Dakota go?
Residents leaving North Dakota most commonly move to Minnesota (approximately 4.0K households). Other popular destinations include Texas, Arizona, South Dakota.
Is North Dakota gaining or losing residents?
North Dakota is losing residents with a net outflow of approximately 46 households, per IRS tax-return data. Total inbound: 13.8K, total outbound: 13.8K. The Census Bureau's American Community Survey, which counts people rather than households, shows a net +7.5K people (27.1K in, 19.5K out, ±5.2K), which points the other way, so treat the direction as uncertain.