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Panola County, MS: growth, migration and housing
Panola County has 32,691 residents, down 1.4% since 2020 (-0.1% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 709 households moved in and 682 moved out (+27 net), while a net $1.4M of income left. Median household income is $45,945, the median home $127,800 and median rent $874 a month.
In Mississippi: 38th of 82 counties for 5-year population growth · 17th of 81 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 53rd of 82 counties for median household income · 33rd of 82 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Panola County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Lafayette County, MS | 103 | $5.7M |
| DeSoto County, MS | 101 | $4.7M |
| Tate County, MS | 95 | $3.4M |
| Shelby County, TN | 44 | $1.5M |
| Quitman County, MS | 43 | $1.2M |
| Tallahatchie County, MS | 32 | $1.2M |
| Yalobusha County, MS | 30 | $1.3M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Panola County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Lafayette County, MS | 102 | $4.8M |
| DeSoto County, MS | 88 | $3.9M |
| Tate County, MS | 77 | $3.2M |
| Shelby County, TN | 44 | $2.6M |
| Yalobusha County, MS | 32 | $1.2M |
| Quitman County, MS | 27 | $0.7M |
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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.