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Lafayette County, MS: growth, migration and housing
Lafayette County has 59,597 residents, up 6.6% since 2020 (-0.8% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 1,901 households moved in and 1,845 moved out (+56 net), bringing in a net $25.2M of income. Median household income is $67,185, the median home $315,400 and median rent $1,085 a month.
In Mississippi: 3rd of 82 counties for 5-year population growth · 16th of 81 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 8th of 82 counties for median household income · 1st of 82 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Lafayette County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby County, TN | 103 | $7.7M |
| Panola County, MS | 102 | $4.8M |
| DeSoto County, MS | 82 | $3.4M |
| Yalobusha County, MS | 77 | $3.4M |
| Lee County, MS | 56 | $3.8M |
| Hinds County, MS | 44 | $3.4M |
| Madison County, MS | 43 | $6.5M |
| Rankin County, MS | 37 | $2.1M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Lafayette County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Panola County, MS | 103 | $5.7M |
| DeSoto County, MS | 85 | $3.9M |
| Shelby County, TN | 85 | $5.0M |
| Yalobusha County, MS | 63 | $3.5M |
| Lee County, MS | 61 | $4.1M |
| Davidson County, TN | 46 | $2.1M |
| Pontotoc County, MS | 41 | $1.9M |
| Rankin County, MS | 39 | $1.6M |
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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.