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Hancock County, MS: growth, migration and housing
Hancock County has 46,873 residents, up 1.6% since 2020 (+0.8% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 1,348 households moved in and 1,242 moved out (+106 net), bringing in a net $33.7M of income. Median household income is $67,708, the median home $224,200 and median rent $977 a month.
In Mississippi: 18th of 82 counties for 5-year population growth · 8th of 81 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 7th of 82 counties for median household income · 7th of 82 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Hancock County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Harrison County, MS | 293 | $16.2M |
| St. Tammany Parish, LA | 157 | $10.5M |
| Pearl River County, MS | 107 | $5.1M |
| Jefferson Parish, LA | 63 | $4.5M |
| Orleans Parish, LA | 47 | $5.7M |
| Jackson County, MS | 45 | $2.2M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Hancock County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Harrison County, MS | 320 | $13.4M |
| Pearl River County, MS | 117 | $5.7M |
| St. Tammany Parish, LA | 85 | $3.3M |
| Jackson County, MS | 40 | $1.5M |
| Jefferson Parish, LA | 29 | $1.7M |
| Orleans Parish, LA | 26 | $1.9M |
| Forrest County, MS | 25 | $1.0M |
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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.