Wisconsin Migration
Wisconsin gained a net 516 households in moves between states in the latest IRS data: 56.7K moved in and 56.2K moved out. The most arrivals came from Illinois, and the most leavers went to Minnesota.
Migration in all 50 states →- Net flow
- +516
- households
- Total inbound
- 56.7K
- households moving in
- Total outbound
- 56.2K
- households moving out
- Income insight
- $72K / $74K
- Arrivals avg $72K vs Leavers avg $74K · Losing higher earners
- Net people (Census)
- +9.7K
- 116.1K in · 106.4K out · consistent with IRS
Where People Come From
Top 10 states sending residents to Wisconsin.
Where People Leave To
Top 10 states that Wisconsin residents move to.
Households leaving, by destination state
| # | Destination state | Households | Avg AGI | People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | 8.3K | $60K | |
| 2 | Illinois | 8.1K | $67K | |
| 3 | Florida | 5.0K | $124K | |
| 4 | Texas | 3.7K | $75K | |
| 5 | California | 2.6K | $83K | |
| 6 | Arizona | 2.4K | $76K | |
| 7 | Michigan | 2.3K | $64K | |
| 8 | Colorado | 2.1K | $76K | |
| 9 | North Carolina | 1.5K | $85K | |
| 10 | Iowa | 1.5K | $61K |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where are people moving to Wisconsin from?
The top state sending residents to Wisconsin is Illinois with approximately 11.3K households. Other top origins include Minnesota, Florida, California.
Where do people leaving Wisconsin go?
Residents leaving Wisconsin most commonly move to Minnesota (approximately 8.3K households). Other popular destinations include Illinois, Florida, Texas.
Is Wisconsin gaining or losing residents?
Wisconsin is gaining residents with a net inflow of approximately 516 households, per IRS tax-return data. Total inbound: 56.7K, total outbound: 56.2K. The Census Bureau's American Community Survey, which counts people rather than households, shows a net +9.7K people (116.1K in, 106.4K out, ±11.3K), consistent with the IRS direction.