Who’s Moving To and From Delaware?
In the latest Census data (2022), Delaware gained about 7,314 more residents from other states than it lost — a net inflow. The most people arrive from Pennsylvania, and the largest number leaving head to Pennsylvania.
Top states moving into Delaware
- Pennsylvania 10,760
- Maryland 8,026
- New Jersey 4,912
- New York 3,117
- Virginia 2,077
Where Delaware residents move
- Pennsylvania 6,863
- Maryland 5,687
- Florida 3,633
- New Jersey 1,850
- North Carolina 1,394
Net interstate migration: +7,314 more people moved in than out (vs. the other 49 states).
Source: US Census Bureau, ACS State-to-State Migration Flows · as of 2022 · methodology
Where Delaware residents go: the biggest destinations are Pennsylvania, Maryland and Florida. The single largest stream runs to Pennsylvania — about 6,863 people in a year. In total, roughly 31,042 residents left Delaware for another state, versus about 38,356 who moved in.
Who moves to Delaware: the largest inbound flows come from Pennsylvania, Maryland and New Jersey, led by Pennsylvania with about 10,760 arrivals. These corridors tend to reflect geography, job markets, and — increasingly — the gap in taxes and cost of living between the two states.
The balance of moves in and out of Delaware is relatively close, so no single tax-or-cost story dominates. Jobs, family, housing, and remote-work flexibility all shape these corridors alongside the difference in taxes and prices between states.
Thinking about joining one of these moves? The honest comparison is your full tax-and-cost picture, not one line of it. A move between Delaware and Pennsylvania can change your take-home pay and monthly costs by more than people expect — worth running the numbers before you decide.
Compare Delaware with any state in the comparison tool, check your take-home pay and cost of living, or see the national picture in the states Americans are fleeing and the state rankings.
Frequently asked questions
- Are people leaving Delaware?
- On net, no — Delaware gains more residents from other states than it loses, with a net inflow of about 7,314 in 2022. The most people arrive from Pennsylvania.
- Which state do most people move to from Delaware?
- Pennsylvania is the top destination for people leaving Delaware, with about 6,863 moves in the latest year, followed by Maryland and Florida.
- Which states do people move to Delaware from?
- The largest inbound flows to Delaware come from Pennsylvania, Maryland and New Jersey, led by Pennsylvania with about 10,760 arrivals.