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Jones County, MS: growth, migration and housing
Jones County has 66,496 residents, down 1.0% since 2020 (+0.6% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 1,128 households moved in and 1,207 moved out (-79 net), bringing in a net $1.6M of income. Median household income is $52,216, the median home $143,100 and median rent $869 a month.
In Mississippi: 33rd of 82 counties for 5-year population growth · 42nd of 81 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 30th of 82 counties for median household income · 26th of 82 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Jones County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Forrest County, MS | 152 | $5.7M |
| Jasper County, MS | 121 | $5.2M |
| Wayne County, MS | 79 | $5.1M |
| Lamar County, MS | 78 | $3.9M |
| Covington County, MS | 44 | $1.7M |
| Smith County, MS | 36 | $1.6M |
| Harrison County, MS | 27 | $0.9M |
| Perry County, MS | 23 | $0.8M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Jones County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Forrest County, MS | 149 | $6.0M |
| Jasper County, MS | 100 | $3.8M |
| Lamar County, MS | 100 | $4.7M |
| Wayne County, MS | 64 | $2.5M |
| Covington County, MS | 50 | $1.9M |
| Smith County, MS | 46 | $1.3M |
| Harrison County, MS | 34 | $1.0M |
| Jackson County, MS | 27 | $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.