Market insights · Mississippi
Amite County, MS: growth, migration and housing
Amite County has 12,487 residents, down 1.7% since 2020 (-0.1% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 253 households moved in and 250 moved out (+3 net), bringing in a net $2.3M of income. Median household income is $37,222, the median home $100,800 and median rent $670 a month.
In Mississippi: 43rd of 82 counties for 5-year population growth · 20th of 81 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 74th of 82 counties for median household income · 64th of 82 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Amite County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Pike County, MS | 84 | $3.8M |
| Wilkinson County, MS | 21 | $0.6M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Amite County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Pike County, MS | 74 | $2.8M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.