Market insights · Mississippi
Kemper County, MS: growth, migration and housing
Kemper County has 8,600 residents, down 4.1% since 2020 (+0.4% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 149 households moved in and 165 moved out (-16 net), while a net $1.8M of income left. Median household income is $46,431, the median home $99,600 and median rent $677 a month.
In Mississippi: 60th of 82 counties for 5-year population growth · 47th of 81 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 50th of 82 counties for median household income · 68th of 82 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Kemper County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Lauderdale County, MS | 41 | $1.4M |
| Neshoba County, MS | 26 | $1.1M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Kemper County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Lauderdale County, MS | 50 | $2.1M |
| Neshoba County, MS | 30 | $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.