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Newton County, MS: growth, migration and housing
Newton County has 20,960 residents, down 1.4% since 2020 (-0.4% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 429 households moved in and 446 moved out (-17 net), while a net $1.1M of income left. Median household income is $50,540, the median home $106,300 and median rent $638 a month.
In Mississippi: 36th of 82 counties for 5-year population growth · 34th of 81 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 39th of 82 counties for median household income · 57th of 82 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Newton County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Neshoba County, MS | 81 | $3.3M |
| Scott County, MS | 75 | $2.6M |
| Lauderdale County, MS | 72 | $3.0M |
| Rankin County, MS | 20 | $0.7M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Newton County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Neshoba County, MS | 82 | $3.1M |
| Lauderdale County, MS | 63 | $2.8M |
| Scott County, MS | 50 | $1.8M |
| Rankin County, MS | 23 | $1.4M |
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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.