Metros sending the most people to Springfield
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March 11, 2021
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Metros sending the most people to Springfield
Stacker compiled a list of metros that are sending the most people to Springfield using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Metros are ranked by the estimated number of people who moved to Springfield from the metro between 2014 and 2018. Ties were broken by gross migration.
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#50. Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MS Metro Area
- Migration to Springfield from Gulfport in 2014-2018: 56 (#61 most common destination from Gulfport)
- Migration from Springfield to Gulfport: 7 (#128 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 49 to Springfield
- Migration from Springfield to Gulfport: 7 (#128 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 49 to Springfield
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#49. Topeka, KS Metro Area
- Migration to Springfield from Topeka in 2014-2018: 57 (#24 most common destination from Topeka)
- Migration from Springfield to Topeka: 0 (#174 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 57 to Springfield
- Migration from Springfield to Topeka: 0 (#174 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 57 to Springfield
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#48. Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH Metro Area
- Migration to Springfield from Boston in 2014-2018: 57 (#167 most common destination from Boston)
- Migration from Springfield to Boston: 32 (#67 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 25 to Springfield
- Migration from Springfield to Boston: 32 (#67 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 25 to Springfield
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#47. Dubuque, IA Metro Area
- Migration to Springfield from Dubuque in 2014-2018: 59 (#10 most common destination from Dubuque)
- Migration from Springfield to Dubuque: 0 (#174 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 59 to Springfield
- Migration from Springfield to Dubuque: 0 (#174 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 59 to Springfield
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#46. Rochester, MN Metro Area
- Migration to Springfield from Rochester in 2014-2018: 59 (#24 most common destination from Rochester)
- Migration from Springfield to Rochester: 0 (#174 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 59 to Springfield
- Migration from Springfield to Rochester: 0 (#174 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 59 to Springfield
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#45. Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC Metro Area
- Migration to Springfield from Virginia Beach in 2014-2018: 59 (#161 most common destination from Virginia Beach)
- Migration from Springfield to Virginia Beach: 48 (#48 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 11 to Springfield
- Migration from Springfield to Virginia Beach: 48 (#48 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 11 to Springfield
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#44. Iowa City, IA Metro Area
- Migration to Springfield from Iowa City in 2014-2018: 60 (#36 most common destination from Iowa City)
- Migration from Springfield to Iowa City: 0 (#174 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 60 to Springfield
- Migration from Springfield to Iowa City: 0 (#174 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 60 to Springfield
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#43. Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX Metro Area
- Migration to Springfield from Houston in 2014-2018: 60 (#218 most common destination from Houston)
- Migration from Springfield to Houston: 96 (#24 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 36 to Houston
- Migration from Springfield to Houston: 96 (#24 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 36 to Houston
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#42. Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Metro Area
- Migration to Springfield from Detroit in 2014-2018: 61 (#155 most common destination from Detroit)
- Migration from Springfield to Detroit: 74 (#35 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 13 to Detroit
- Migration from Springfield to Detroit: 74 (#35 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 13 to Detroit
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#41. San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA Metro Area
- Migration to Springfield from San Francisco in 2014-2018: 62 (#144 most common destination from San Francisco)
- Migration from Springfield to San Francisco: 28 (#79 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 34 to Springfield
- Migration from Springfield to San Francisco: 28 (#79 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 34 to Springfield
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#40. Olympia-Tumwater, WA Metro Area
- Migration to Springfield from Olympia in 2014-2018: 63 (#44 most common destination from Olympia)
- Migration from Springfield to Olympia: 0 (#174 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 63 to Springfield
- Migration from Springfield to Olympia: 0 (#174 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 63 to Springfield
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#39. Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL Metro Area
- Migration to Springfield from Davenport in 2014-2018: 63 (#44 most common destination from Davenport)
- Migration from Springfield to Davenport: 21 (#89 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 42 to Springfield
- Migration from Springfield to Davenport: 21 (#89 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 42 to Springfield
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#38. Billings, MT Metro Area
- Migration to Springfield from Billings in 2014-2018: 65 (#21 most common destination from Billings)
- Migration from Springfield to Billings: 0 (#174 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 65 to Springfield
- Migration from Springfield to Billings: 0 (#174 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 65 to Springfield
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#37. Panama City, FL Metro Area
- Migration to Springfield from Panama City in 2014-2018: 69 (#46 most common destination from Panama City)
- Migration from Springfield to Panama City: 0 (#174 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 69 to Springfield
- Migration from Springfield to Panama City: 0 (#174 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 69 to Springfield
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#36. Charlottesville, VA Metro Area
- Migration to Springfield from Charlottesville in 2014-2018: 71 (#37 most common destination from Charlottesville)
- Migration from Springfield to Charlottesville: 0 (#174 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 71 to Springfield
- Migration from Springfield to Charlottesville: 0 (#174 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 71 to Springfield
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#35. Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN Metro Area
- Migration to Springfield from Indianapolis in 2014-2018: 77 (#111 most common destination from Indianapolis)
- Migration from Springfield to Indianapolis: 0 (#174 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 77 to Springfield
- Migration from Springfield to Indianapolis: 0 (#174 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 77 to Springfield
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#34. New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA Metro Area
- Migration to Springfield from New York in 2014-2018: 77 (#253 most common destination from New York)
- Migration from Springfield to New York: 39 (#59 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 38 to Springfield
- Migration from Springfield to New York: 39 (#59 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 38 to Springfield
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#33. Fort Smith, AR-OK Metro Area
- Migration to Springfield from Fort Smith in 2014-2018: 80 (#18 most common destination from Fort Smith)
- Migration from Springfield to Fort Smith: 21 (#89 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 59 to Springfield
- Migration from Springfield to Fort Smith: 21 (#89 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 59 to Springfield
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#32. Bloomington, IL Metro Area
- Migration to Springfield from Bloomington in 2014-2018: 81 (#26 most common destination from Bloomington)
- Migration from Springfield to Bloomington: 0 (#174 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 81 to Springfield
- Migration from Springfield to Bloomington: 0 (#174 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 81 to Springfield
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#31. Oklahoma City, OK Metro Area
- Migration to Springfield from Oklahoma City in 2014-2018: 83 (#80 most common destination from Oklahoma City)
- Migration from Springfield to Oklahoma City: 171 (#16 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 88 to Oklahoma City
- Migration from Springfield to Oklahoma City: 171 (#16 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 88 to Oklahoma City
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#30. Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA Metro Area
- Migration to Springfield from Portland in 2014-2018: 88 (#119 most common destination from Portland)
- Migration from Springfield to Portland: 90 (#27 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 2 to Portland
- Migration from Springfield to Portland: 90 (#27 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 2 to Portland
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#29. Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA Metro Area
- Migration to Springfield from Omaha in 2014-2018: 89 (#73 most common destination from Omaha)
- Migration from Springfield to Omaha: 74 (#35 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 15 to Springfield
- Migration from Springfield to Omaha: 74 (#35 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 15 to Springfield
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#28. Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI Metro Area
- Migration to Springfield from Milwaukee in 2014-2018: 94 (#79 most common destination from Milwaukee)
- Migration from Springfield to Milwaukee: 137 (#20 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 43 to Milwaukee
- Migration from Springfield to Milwaukee: 137 (#20 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 43 to Milwaukee
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#27. Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO Metro Area
- Migration to Springfield from Denver in 2014-2018: 118 (#123 most common destination from Denver)
- Migration from Springfield to Denver: 280 (#8 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 162 to Denver
- Migration from Springfield to Denver: 280 (#8 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 162 to Denver
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#26. Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR Metro Area
- Migration to Springfield from Little Rock in 2014-2018: 120 (#43 most common destination from Little Rock)
- Migration from Springfield to Little Rock: 191 (#15 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 71 to Little Rock
- Migration from Springfield to Little Rock: 191 (#15 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 71 to Little Rock
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#25. Jonesboro, AR Metro Area
- Migration to Springfield from Jonesboro in 2014-2018: 127 (#8 most common destination from Jonesboro)
- Migration from Springfield to Jonesboro: 3 (#139 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 124 to Springfield
- Migration from Springfield to Jonesboro: 3 (#139 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 124 to Springfield
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#24. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA Metro Area
- Migration to Springfield from Los Angeles in 2014-2018: 128 (#191 most common destination from Los Angeles)
- Migration from Springfield to Los Angeles: 252 (#14 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 124 to Los Angeles
- Migration from Springfield to Los Angeles: 252 (#14 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 124 to Los Angeles
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#23. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA Metro Area
- Migration to Springfield from Atlanta in 2014-2018: 132 (#158 most common destination from Atlanta)
- Migration from Springfield to Atlanta: 32 (#67 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 100 to Springfield
- Migration from Springfield to Atlanta: 32 (#67 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 100 to Springfield
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#22. Cape Girardeau, MO-IL Metro Area
- Migration to Springfield from Cape Girardeau in 2014-2018: 135 (#6 most common destination from Cape Girardeau)
- Migration from Springfield to Cape Girardeau: 75 (#34 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 60 to Springfield
- Migration from Springfield to Cape Girardeau: 75 (#34 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 60 to Springfield
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#21. Wichita, KS Metro Area
- Migration to Springfield from Wichita in 2014-2018: 139 (#32 most common destination from Wichita)
- Migration from Springfield to Wichita: 65 (#42 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 74 to Springfield
- Migration from Springfield to Wichita: 65 (#42 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 74 to Springfield
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#20. Manhattan, KS Metro Area
- Migration to Springfield from Manhattan in 2014-2018: 148 (#12 most common destination from Manhattan)
- Migration from Springfield to Manhattan: 70 (#38 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 78 to Springfield
- Migration from Springfield to Manhattan: 70 (#38 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 78 to Springfield
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#19. Carbondale-Marion, IL Metro Area
- Migration to Springfield from Carbondale in 2014-2018: 156 (#7 most common destination from Carbondale)
- Migration from Springfield to Carbondale: 0 (#174 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 156 to Springfield
- Migration from Springfield to Carbondale: 0 (#174 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 156 to Springfield
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#18. Coeur d'Alene, ID Metro Area
- Migration to Springfield from Coeur d'Alene in 2014-2018: 156 (#8 most common destination from Coeur d'Alene)
- Migration from Springfield to Coeur d'Alene: 0 (#174 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 156 to Springfield
- Migration from Springfield to Coeur d'Alene: 0 (#174 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 156 to Springfield
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#17. Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ Metro Area
- Migration to Springfield from Phoenix in 2014-2018: 161 (#121 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Migration from Springfield to Phoenix: 169 (#17 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 8 to Phoenix
- Migration from Springfield to Phoenix: 169 (#17 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 8 to Phoenix
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#16. San Diego-Carlsbad, CA Metro Area
- Migration to Springfield from San Diego in 2014-2018: 173 (#113 most common destination from San Diego)
- Migration from Springfield to San Diego: 42 (#56 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 131 to Springfield
- Migration from Springfield to San Diego: 42 (#56 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 131 to Springfield
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#15. Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA Metro Area
- Migration to Springfield from Seattle in 2014-2018: 179 (#108 most common destination from Seattle)
- Migration from Springfield to Seattle: 119 (#22 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 60 to Springfield
- Migration from Springfield to Seattle: 119 (#22 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 60 to Springfield
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#14. Tulsa, OK Metro Area
- Migration to Springfield from Tulsa in 2014-2018: 186 (#29 most common destination from Tulsa)
- Migration from Springfield to Tulsa: 280 (#8 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 94 to Tulsa
- Migration from Springfield to Tulsa: 280 (#8 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 94 to Tulsa
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#13. Austin-Round Rock, TX Metro Area
- Migration to Springfield from Austin in 2014-2018: 186 (#72 most common destination from Austin)
- Migration from Springfield to Austin: 304 (#7 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 118 to Austin
- Migration from Springfield to Austin: 304 (#7 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 118 to Austin
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#12. Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL Metro Area
- Migration to Springfield from Orlando in 2014-2018: 187 (#82 most common destination from Orlando)
- Migration from Springfield to Orlando: 16 (#104 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 171 to Springfield
- Migration from Springfield to Orlando: 16 (#104 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 171 to Springfield
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#11. Anchorage, AK Metro Area
- Migration to Springfield from Anchorage in 2014-2018: 234 (#31 most common destination from Anchorage)
- Migration from Springfield to Anchorage: 0 (#174 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 234 to Springfield
- Migration from Springfield to Anchorage: 0 (#174 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 234 to Springfield
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#10. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA Metro Area
- Migration to Springfield from Riverside in 2014-2018: 239 (#88 most common destination from Riverside)
- Migration from Springfield to Riverside: 148 (#18 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 91 to Springfield
- Migration from Springfield to Riverside: 148 (#18 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 91 to Springfield
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#9. St. Joseph, MO-KS Metro Area
- Migration to Springfield from St. Joseph in 2014-2018: 255 (#4 most common destination from St. Joseph)
- Migration from Springfield to St. Joseph: 278 (#11 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 23 to St. Joseph
- Migration from Springfield to St. Joseph: 278 (#11 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 23 to St. Joseph
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#8. Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI Metro Area
- Migration to Springfield from Chicago in 2014-2018: 322 (#131 most common destination from Chicago)
- Migration from Springfield to Chicago: 279 (#10 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 43 to Springfield
- Migration from Springfield to Chicago: 279 (#10 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 43 to Springfield
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#7. Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO Metro Area
- Migration to Springfield from Fayetteville in 2014-2018: 322 (#10 most common destination from Fayetteville)
- Migration from Springfield to Fayetteville: 344 (#6 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 22 to Fayetteville
- Migration from Springfield to Fayetteville: 344 (#6 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 22 to Fayetteville
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#6. Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro Area
- Migration to Springfield from Dallas in 2014-2018: 434 (#73 most common destination from Dallas)
- Migration from Springfield to Dallas: 464 (#4 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 30 to Dallas
- Migration from Springfield to Dallas: 464 (#4 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 30 to Dallas
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#5. Jefferson City, MO Metro Area
- Migration to Springfield from Jefferson City in 2014-2018: 688 (#3 most common destination from Jefferson City)
- Migration from Springfield to Jefferson City: 440 (#5 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 248 to Springfield
- Migration from Springfield to Jefferson City: 440 (#5 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 248 to Springfield
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#4. Joplin, MO Metro Area
- Migration to Springfield from Joplin in 2014-2018: 740 (#1 most common destination from Joplin)
- Migration from Springfield to Joplin: 276 (#12 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 464 to Springfield
- Migration from Springfield to Joplin: 276 (#12 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 464 to Springfield
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#3. Columbia, MO Metro Area
- Migration to Springfield from Columbia in 2014-2018: 1,000 (#4 most common destination from Columbia)
- Migration from Springfield to Columbia: 491 (#3 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 509 to Springfield
- Migration from Springfield to Columbia: 491 (#3 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 509 to Springfield
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#2. Kansas City, MO-KS Metro Area
- Migration to Springfield from Kansas City in 2014-2018: 2,183 (#5 most common destination from Kansas City)
- Migration from Springfield to Kansas City: 2,530 (#1 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 347 to Kansas City
- Migration from Springfield to Kansas City: 2,530 (#1 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 347 to Kansas City
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#1. St. Louis, MO-IL Metro Area
- Migration to Springfield from St. Louis in 2014-2018: 3,451 (#2 most common destination from St. Louis)
- Migration from Springfield to St. Louis: 1,351 (#2 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 2,100 to Springfield
- Migration from Springfield to St. Louis: 1,351 (#2 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 2,100 to Springfield
