This is an increase over the year before, when 33,042 people migrated to Philadelphia County.
The number of people moving to Philadelphia County is offset by the 40,554 residents who left the area during the same year.
There were 36,005 people who left the year before.
Migration data for the U.S. is based on year-to-year address changes reported on individual income tax returns filed with the IRS.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, most U.S. regions saw their numbers shrink.
The Northeast region of the U.S. suffered the greatest losses, while the Midwest saw population growth.
The U.S. Census Bureau found migration within the country mainly flows to the South, with many people moving to areas of Florida and Texas.
Total Migration to Philadelphia County From Across the U.S.
| Years | Inflow | Outflow | Domestic Migration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-2018 | 32,560 | 35,981 | -3,421 |
| 2018-2019 | 33,042 | 36,005 | -2,963 |
| 2019-2020 | 33,389 | 40,554 | -7,165 |
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