Piscataquis County sees influx of 556 people in 2019

Piscataquis County sees influx of 556 people in 2019
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In 2019, 556 people moved to Piscataquis County from across the U.S and other countries, according to migration data from the Internal Revenue Service.

This is an increase over the year before, when 410 people migrated to Piscataquis County.

The number of people moving to Piscataquis County is offset by the 422 residents who left the area during the same year.

There were 364 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 Piscataquis County From Across the U.S.
Years Inflow Outflow Domestic Migration
2017-2018 425 343 82
2018-2019 410 364 46
2019-2020 556 422 134


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