Who’s Moving To and From Indiana?
In the latest Census data (2022), Indiana gained about 4,924 more residents from other states than it lost — a net inflow. The most people arrive from Illinois, and the largest number leaving head to Illinois.
Top states moving into Indiana
Net interstate migration: +4,924 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 Indiana residents go: the biggest destinations are Illinois, Florida and Michigan. The single largest stream runs to Illinois — about 17,134 people in a year. In total, roughly 138,631 residents left Indiana for another state, versus about 143,555 who moved in.
Who moves to Indiana: the largest inbound flows come from Illinois, Ohio and Florida, led by Illinois with about 31,791 arrivals. These corridors tend to reflect geography, job markets, and — increasingly — the gap in taxes and cost of living between the two states.
Why people come: Indiana is a net magnet, and its profile explains why — a modest tax burden (2.95% flat) and a below-average cost of living let a paycheck stretch further than in the pricier states that feed it. Arrivals from Illinois and other high-cost states are a large part of the story.
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 Indiana and Illinois can change your take-home pay and monthly costs by more than people expect — worth running the numbers before you decide.
Compare Indiana 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 Indiana?
- On net, no — Indiana gains more residents from other states than it loses, with a net inflow of about 4,924 in 2022. The most people arrive from Illinois.
- Which state do most people move to from Indiana?
- Illinois is the top destination for people leaving Indiana, with about 17,134 moves in the latest year, followed by Florida and Michigan.
- Which states do people move to Indiana from?
- The largest inbound flows to Indiana come from Illinois, Ohio and Florida, led by Illinois with about 31,791 arrivals.