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Holmes County, MS: growth, migration and housing
Holmes County has 15,465 residents, down 8.4% since 2020 (-1.1% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 237 households moved in and 401 moved out (-164 net), while a net $4.7M of income left. Median household income is $32,538, the median home $80,400 and median rent $590 a month.
In Mississippi: 71st of 82 counties for 5-year population growth · 80th of 81 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 79th of 82 counties for median household income · 81st of 82 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Holmes County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Hinds County, MS | 35 | $0.8M |
| Attala County, MS | 25 | $0.6M |
| Madison County, MS | 24 | $0.9M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Holmes County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Madison County, MS | 66 | $2.1M |
| Hinds County, MS | 53 | $1.5M |
| Attala County, MS | 45 | $1.2M |
| Leflore County, MS | 27 | $0.8M |
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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.