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Forrest County, MS: growth, migration and housing
Forrest County has 79,034 residents, up 1.1% since 2020 (+0.3% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 2,573 households moved in and 2,639 moved out (-66 net), while a net $7.4M of income left. Median household income is $53,640, the median home $168,000 and median rent $972 a month.
In Mississippi: 22nd of 82 counties for 5-year population growth · 35th of 81 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 24th of 82 counties for median household income · 14th of 82 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Forrest County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Lamar County, MS | 731 | $37.2M |
| Jones County, MS | 149 | $6.0M |
| Harrison County, MS | 100 | $3.4M |
| Perry County, MS | 71 | $2.9M |
| Covington County, MS | 67 | $2.0M |
| Hinds County, MS | 59 | $2.1M |
| Jackson County, MS | 57 | $2.0M |
| Pearl River County, MS | 55 | $2.6M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Forrest County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Lamar County, MS | 716 | $38.8M |
| Jones County, MS | 152 | $5.7M |
| Harrison County, MS | 129 | $4.8M |
| Perry County, MS | 82 | $3.2M |
| Marion County, MS | 54 | $1.4M |
| Jackson County, MS | 49 | $2.8M |
| Hinds County, MS | 48 | $1.4M |
| Rankin County, MS | 38 | $2.1M |
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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.