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Jackson County, MS: growth, migration and housing
Jackson County has 147,666 residents, up 3.0% since 2020 (+0.5% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 3,847 households moved in and 3,645 moved out (+202 net), bringing in a net $31.0M of income. Median household income is $66,201, the median home $193,100 and median rent $1,101 a month.
In Mississippi: 10th of 82 counties for 5-year population growth · 14th of 81 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 9th of 82 counties for median household income · 11th of 82 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Jackson County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Harrison County, MS | 1,013 | $48.6M |
| Mobile County, AL | 247 | $13.9M |
| George County, MS | 124 | $6.9M |
| Baldwin County, AL | 51 | $2.3M |
| Forrest County, MS | 49 | $2.8M |
| Lamar County, MS | 44 | $2.9M |
| Hancock County, MS | 40 | $1.5M |
| Rankin County, MS | 38 | $1.9M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Jackson County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Harrison County, MS | 963 | $44.0M |
| Mobile County, AL | 262 | $13.1M |
| George County, MS | 143 | $8.3M |
| Forrest County, MS | 57 | $2.0M |
| Harris County, TX | 56 | $4.0M |
| Hancock County, MS | 45 | $2.2M |
| Escambia County, FL | 37 | $1.5M |
| Bexar County, TX | 37 | $2.3M |
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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.