This is an increase over the year before, when 7,031 people migrated to Sussex County.
The number of people moving to Sussex County is offset by the 4,528 residents who left the area during the same year.
There were 4,392 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 Sussex County From Across the U.S.
| Years | Inflow | Outflow | Domestic Migration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-2018 | 7,045 | 4,318 | 2,727 |
| 2018-2019 | 7,031 | 4,392 | 2,639 |
| 2019-2020 | 8,874 | 4,528 | 4,346 |
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Town of Millville• Town of Milton• City of Rehoboth Beach• Town of Frankford• Town of Dewey Beach• Town of Delmar• Town of Henlopen Acres• Town of Georgetown• Town of Laurel• Town of Greenwood• City of Seaford• Town of Selbyville• Town of Slaughter Beach• Town of Dagsboro• Town of Ocean View• Town of Bethany Beach• Town of Ellendale• City of Lewes• Town of Bethel• Long Neck• Town of Millsboro• Town Of Blades• Town Of South Bethany• Town Of Bridgeville• Town Of Fenwick Island
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