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Where people in Polk County, IA are moving to most
To learn more about migration patterns in the U.S., Stacker compiled a list of where people in Polk County, Iowa are moving to the most using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Counties and county equivalents are ranked by the estimated number of people who moved to the county from Polk County, IA between 2015 and 2019. Ties were broken by gross migration.
#30. York County, Maine
- Migration to York County, Maine in 2015-2019: 141
- Migration from York County, Maine to Polk County, Iowa: 0
- Net migration: 141 to York County, Maine
- Migration from York County, Maine to Polk County, Iowa: 0
- Net migration: 141 to York County, Maine
#29. Woodbury County, Iowa
- Migration to Woodbury County, Iowa in 2015-2019: 144
- Migration from Woodbury County, Iowa to Polk County, Iowa: 200
- Net migration: 56 to Polk County, Iowa
- Migration from Woodbury County, Iowa to Polk County, Iowa: 200
- Net migration: 56 to Polk County, Iowa
#28. Orange County, Florida
- Migration to Orange County, Florida in 2015-2019: 162
- Migration from Orange County, Florida to Polk County, Iowa: 0
- Net migration: 162 to Orange County, Florida
- Migration from Orange County, Florida to Polk County, Iowa: 0
- Net migration: 162 to Orange County, Florida
#27. Hennepin County, Minnesota
- Migration to Hennepin County, Minnesota in 2015-2019: 162
- Migration from Hennepin County, Minnesota to Polk County, Iowa: 182
- Net migration: 20 to Polk County, Iowa
- Migration from Hennepin County, Minnesota to Polk County, Iowa: 182
- Net migration: 20 to Polk County, Iowa
#26. Dubuque County, Iowa
- Migration to Dubuque County, Iowa in 2015-2019: 164
- Migration from Dubuque County, Iowa to Polk County, Iowa: 76
- Net migration: 88 to Dubuque County, Iowa
- Migration from Dubuque County, Iowa to Polk County, Iowa: 76
- Net migration: 88 to Dubuque County, Iowa
#25. Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
- Migration to Jefferson Parish, Louisiana in 2015-2019: 168
- Migration from Jefferson Parish, Louisiana to Polk County, Iowa: 0
- Net migration: 168 to Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
- Migration from Jefferson Parish, Louisiana to Polk County, Iowa: 0
- Net migration: 168 to Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
#24. Erie County, New York
- Migration to Erie County, New York in 2015-2019: 168
- Migration from Erie County, New York to Polk County, Iowa: 0
- Net migration: 168 to Erie County, New York
- Migration from Erie County, New York to Polk County, Iowa: 0
- Net migration: 168 to Erie County, New York
#23. Marshall County, Iowa
- Migration to Marshall County, Iowa in 2015-2019: 174
- Migration from Marshall County, Iowa to Polk County, Iowa: 273
- Net migration: 99 to Polk County, Iowa
- Migration from Marshall County, Iowa to Polk County, Iowa: 273
- Net migration: 99 to Polk County, Iowa
#22. Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
- Migration to Cerro Gordo County, Iowa in 2015-2019: 179
- Migration from Cerro Gordo County, Iowa to Polk County, Iowa: 108
- Net migration: 71 to Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
- Migration from Cerro Gordo County, Iowa to Polk County, Iowa: 108
- Net migration: 71 to Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
#21. Guthrie County, Iowa
- Migration to Guthrie County, Iowa in 2015-2019: 190
- Migration from Guthrie County, Iowa to Polk County, Iowa: 119
- Net migration: 71 to Guthrie County, Iowa
- Migration from Guthrie County, Iowa to Polk County, Iowa: 119
- Net migration: 71 to Guthrie County, Iowa
#20. Clarke County, Iowa
- Migration to Clarke County, Iowa in 2015-2019: 194
- Migration from Clarke County, Iowa to Polk County, Iowa: 4
- Net migration: 190 to Clarke County, Iowa
- Migration from Clarke County, Iowa to Polk County, Iowa: 4
- Net migration: 190 to Clarke County, Iowa
#19. Webster County, Iowa
- Migration to Webster County, Iowa in 2015-2019: 195
- Migration from Webster County, Iowa to Polk County, Iowa: 98
- Net migration: 97 to Webster County, Iowa
- Migration from Webster County, Iowa to Polk County, Iowa: 98
- Net migration: 97 to Webster County, Iowa
#18. Wapello County, Iowa
- Migration to Wapello County, Iowa in 2015-2019: 203
- Migration from Wapello County, Iowa to Polk County, Iowa: 193
- Net migration: 10 to Wapello County, Iowa
- Migration from Wapello County, Iowa to Polk County, Iowa: 193
- Net migration: 10 to Wapello County, Iowa
#17. Boone County, Iowa
- Migration to Boone County, Iowa in 2015-2019: 233
- Migration from Boone County, Iowa to Polk County, Iowa: 826
- Net migration: 593 to Polk County, Iowa
- Migration from Boone County, Iowa to Polk County, Iowa: 826
- Net migration: 593 to Polk County, Iowa
#16. Marion County, Iowa
- Migration to Marion County, Iowa in 2015-2019: 274
- Migration from Marion County, Iowa to Polk County, Iowa: 496
- Net migration: 222 to Polk County, Iowa
- Migration from Marion County, Iowa to Polk County, Iowa: 496
- Net migration: 222 to Polk County, Iowa
#15. Linn County, Iowa
- Migration to Linn County, Iowa in 2015-2019: 282
- Migration from Linn County, Iowa to Polk County, Iowa: 687
- Net migration: 405 to Polk County, Iowa
- Migration from Linn County, Iowa to Polk County, Iowa: 687
- Net migration: 405 to Polk County, Iowa
#14. Scott County, Iowa
- Migration to Scott County, Iowa in 2015-2019: 284
- Migration from Scott County, Iowa to Polk County, Iowa: 508
- Net migration: 224 to Polk County, Iowa
- Migration from Scott County, Iowa to Polk County, Iowa: 508
- Net migration: 224 to Polk County, Iowa
#13. Jackson County, Missouri
- Migration to Jackson County, Missouri in 2015-2019: 295
- Migration from Jackson County, Missouri to Polk County, Iowa: 95
- Net migration: 200 to Jackson County, Missouri
- Migration from Jackson County, Missouri to Polk County, Iowa: 95
- Net migration: 200 to Jackson County, Missouri
#12. Lawrence County, Missouri
- Migration to Lawrence County, Missouri in 2015-2019: 311
- Migration from Lawrence County, Missouri to Polk County, Iowa: 0
- Net migration: 311 to Lawrence County, Missouri
- Migration from Lawrence County, Missouri to Polk County, Iowa: 0
- Net migration: 311 to Lawrence County, Missouri
#11. Douglas County, Nebraska
- Migration to Douglas County, Nebraska in 2015-2019: 314
- Migration from Douglas County, Nebraska to Polk County, Iowa: 210
- Net migration: 104 to Douglas County, Nebraska
- Migration from Douglas County, Nebraska to Polk County, Iowa: 210
- Net migration: 104 to Douglas County, Nebraska
#10. Cook County, Illinois
- Migration to Cook County, Illinois in 2015-2019: 345
- Migration from Cook County, Illinois to Polk County, Iowa: 293
- Net migration: 52 to Cook County, Illinois
- Migration from Cook County, Illinois to Polk County, Iowa: 293
- Net migration: 52 to Cook County, Illinois
#9. Rockdale County, Georgia
- Migration to Rockdale County, Georgia in 2015-2019: 347
- Migration from Rockdale County, Georgia to Polk County, Iowa: 0
- Net migration: 347 to Rockdale County, Georgia
- Migration from Rockdale County, Georgia to Polk County, Iowa: 0
- Net migration: 347 to Rockdale County, Georgia
#8. Pottawattamie County, Iowa
- Migration to Pottawattamie County, Iowa in 2015-2019: 371
- Migration from Pottawattamie County, Iowa to Polk County, Iowa: 278
- Net migration: 93 to Pottawattamie County, Iowa
- Migration from Pottawattamie County, Iowa to Polk County, Iowa: 278
- Net migration: 93 to Pottawattamie County, Iowa
#7. Black Hawk County, Iowa
- Migration to Black Hawk County, Iowa in 2015-2019: 451
- Migration from Black Hawk County, Iowa to Polk County, Iowa: 948
- Net migration: 497 to Polk County, Iowa
- Migration from Black Hawk County, Iowa to Polk County, Iowa: 948
- Net migration: 497 to Polk County, Iowa
#6. Maricopa County, Arizona
- Migration to Maricopa County, Arizona in 2015-2019: 540
- Migration from Maricopa County, Arizona to Polk County, Iowa: 183
- Net migration: 357 to Maricopa County, Arizona
- Migration from Maricopa County, Arizona to Polk County, Iowa: 183
- Net migration: 357 to Maricopa County, Arizona
#5. Jasper County, Iowa
- Migration to Jasper County, Iowa in 2015-2019: 768
- Migration from Jasper County, Iowa to Polk County, Iowa: 422
- Net migration: 346 to Jasper County, Iowa
- Migration from Jasper County, Iowa to Polk County, Iowa: 422
- Net migration: 346 to Jasper County, Iowa
#4. Johnson County, Iowa
- Migration to Johnson County, Iowa in 2015-2019: 857
- Migration from Johnson County, Iowa to Polk County, Iowa: 647
- Net migration: 210 to Johnson County, Iowa
- Migration from Johnson County, Iowa to Polk County, Iowa: 647
- Net migration: 210 to Johnson County, Iowa
#3. Warren County, Iowa
- Migration to Warren County, Iowa in 2015-2019: 1,596
- Migration from Warren County, Iowa to Polk County, Iowa: 1,600
- Net migration: 4 to Polk County, Iowa
- Migration from Warren County, Iowa to Polk County, Iowa: 1,600
- Net migration: 4 to Polk County, Iowa
#2. Story County, Iowa
- Migration to Story County, Iowa in 2015-2019: 1,837
- Migration from Story County, Iowa to Polk County, Iowa: 2,110
- Net migration: 273 to Polk County, Iowa
- Migration from Story County, Iowa to Polk County, Iowa: 2,110
- Net migration: 273 to Polk County, Iowa
#1. Dallas County, Iowa
- Migration to Dallas County, Iowa in 2015-2019: 3,984
- Migration from Dallas County, Iowa to Polk County, Iowa: 2,636
- Net migration: 1,348 to Dallas County, Iowa
- Migration from Dallas County, Iowa to Polk County, Iowa: 2,636
- Net migration: 1,348 to Dallas County, Iowa
