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Monroe County, MS: growth, migration and housing
Monroe County has 33,318 residents, down 2.4% since 2020 (-0.4% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 643 households moved in and 646 moved out (-3 net), while a net $1.6M of income left. Median household income is $51,866, the median home $120,800 and median rent $768 a month.
In Mississippi: 50th of 82 counties for 5-year population growth · 23rd of 81 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 31st of 82 counties for median household income · 43rd of 82 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Monroe County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Lee County, MS | 153 | $6.4M |
| Lowndes County, MS | 71 | $3.5M |
| Itawamba County, MS | 60 | $2.2M |
| Clay County, MS | 30 | $1.0M |
| Chickasaw County, MS | 26 | $0.9M |
| Pontotoc County, MS | 23 | $0.9M |
| Oktibbeha County, MS | 20 | $0.7M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Monroe County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Lee County, MS | 164 | $6.9M |
| Lowndes County, MS | 65 | $4.5M |
| Itawamba County, MS | 62 | $2.6M |
| Chickasaw County, MS | 32 | $1.0M |
| Clay County, MS | 25 | $1.1M |
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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.