Market insights · Mississippi
Jefferson County, MS: growth, migration and housing
Jefferson County has 6,825 residents, down 5.8% since 2020 (-0.9% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 96 households moved in and 127 moved out (-31 net), while a net $1.8M of income left. Median household income is $38,305, the median home $81,300 and median rent $448 a month.
In Mississippi: 65th of 82 counties for 5-year population growth · 63rd of 81 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 70th of 82 counties for median household income · 80th of 82 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Jefferson County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Adams County, MS | 22 | $1.0M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Jefferson County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Adams County, MS | 25 | $0.6M |
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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.