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Jefferson Davis County, MS: growth, migration and housing
Jefferson Davis County has 10,941 residents, down 3.0% since 2020 (-0.8% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 243 households moved in and 250 moved out (-7 net), while a net $0.4M of income left. Median household income is $38,548, the median home $90,100 and median rent $757 a month.
In Mississippi: 54th of 82 counties for 5-year population growth · 31st of 81 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 69th of 82 counties for median household income · 75th of 82 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Jefferson Davis County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Lamar County, MS | 28 | $1.1M |
| Covington County, MS | 24 | $1.1M |
| Forrest County, MS | 23 | $0.7M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Jefferson Davis County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Lamar County, MS | 31 | $1.2M |
| Marion County, MS | 24 | $1.1M |
| Simpson County, MS | 21 | $1.1M |
| Forrest County, MS | 20 | $0.7M |
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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.