Market insights · Mississippi
Lincoln County, MS: growth, migration and housing
Lincoln County has 35,012 residents, up 0.5% since 2020 (+0.0% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 593 households moved in and 631 moved out (-38 net), while a net $3.4M of income left. Median household income is $51,119, the median home $155,800 and median rent $760 a month.
In Mississippi: 24th of 82 counties for 5-year population growth · 39th of 81 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 35th of 82 counties for median household income · 23rd of 82 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Lincoln County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Pike County, MS | 81 | $3.3M |
| Copiah County, MS | 77 | $4.5M |
| Lawrence County, MS | 47 | $1.8M |
| Franklin County, MS | 32 | $1.3M |
| Hinds County, MS | 20 | $0.9M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Lincoln County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Copiah County, MS | 85 | $4.7M |
| Pike County, MS | 72 | $3.1M |
| Lawrence County, MS | 37 | $1.8M |
| Franklin County, MS | 31 | $1.3M |
| Hinds County, MS | 31 | $1.2M |
| Rankin County, MS | 26 | $1.3M |
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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.