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Lee County, MS: growth, migration and housing
Lee County has 83,731 residents, up 0.5% since 2020 (+0.5% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 2,078 households moved in and 2,071 moved out (+7 net), while a net $3.8M of income left. Median household income is $67,863, the median home $199,500 and median rent $957 a month.
In Mississippi: 24th of 82 counties for 5-year population growth · 22nd of 81 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 6th of 82 counties for median household income · 10th of 82 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Lee County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Pontotoc County, MS | 216 | $8.8M |
| Itawamba County, MS | 182 | $10.0M |
| Monroe County, MS | 164 | $6.9M |
| Union County, MS | 142 | $6.9M |
| Prentiss County, MS | 130 | $5.0M |
| Chickasaw County, MS | 86 | $2.8M |
| Lafayette County, MS | 61 | $4.1M |
| Shelby County, TN | 58 | $2.9M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Lee County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Itawamba County, MS | 199 | $8.7M |
| Pontotoc County, MS | 184 | $7.8M |
| Monroe County, MS | 153 | $6.4M |
| Prentiss County, MS | 130 | $5.0M |
| Union County, MS | 107 | $5.0M |
| Chickasaw County, MS | 70 | $2.6M |
| Shelby County, TN | 66 | $4.1M |
| Lafayette County, MS | 56 | $3.8M |
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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.