This is a decrease from the year before, when 13,480 people migrated to Suffolk County from across the U.S.
The number of people moving to Suffolk County is offset by the 43,342 residents who left the area during the same year.
There were 37,809 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 its population 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 Suffolk County From Across the U.S.
| Years | Inflow | Outflow | Domestic Migration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-2018 | 13,427 | 37,812 | -24,385 |
| 2018-2019 | 13,480 | 37,809 | -24,329 |
| 2019-2020 | 13,177 | 43,342 | -30,165 |
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