Market insights · Mississippi
Benton County, MS: growth, migration and housing
Benton County has 7,502 residents, down 2.1% since 2020 (-0.8% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 222 households moved in and 259 moved out (-37 net), while a net $2.2M of income left. Median household income is $46,016, the median home $105,100 and median rent $731 a month.
In Mississippi: 47th of 82 counties for 5-year population growth · 64th of 81 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 52nd of 82 counties for median household income · 58th of 82 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Benton County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Marshall County, MS | 64 | $2.0M |
| Tippah County, MS | 24 | $1.0M |
| Union County, MS | 24 | $1.1M |
| Shelby County, TN | 21 | $1.3M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Benton County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Marshall County, MS | 61 | $2.2M |
| DeSoto County, MS | 34 | $1.5M |
| Union County, MS | 30 | $1.1M |
| Shelby County, TN | 29 | $1.1M |
| Tippah County, MS | 28 | $1.8M |
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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.