Market insights · Mississippi
Pontotoc County, MS: growth, migration and housing
Pontotoc County has 32,096 residents, up 2.9% since 2020 (+0.3% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 731 households moved in and 762 moved out (-31 net), bringing in a net $0.3M of income. Median household income is $51,484, the median home $157,100 and median rent $864 a month.
In Mississippi: 11th of 82 counties for 5-year population growth · 38th of 81 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 33rd of 82 counties for median household income · 21st of 82 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Pontotoc County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Lee County, MS | 184 | $7.8M |
| Union County, MS | 116 | $4.1M |
| Chickasaw County, MS | 47 | $1.4M |
| Lafayette County, MS | 41 | $1.9M |
| Calhoun County, MS | 33 | $1.1M |
| Itawamba County, MS | 26 | $0.9M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Pontotoc County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Lee County, MS | 216 | $8.8M |
| Union County, MS | 111 | $4.3M |
| Chickasaw County, MS | 49 | $1.7M |
| Lafayette County, MS | 33 | $1.2M |
| Tippah County, MS | 24 | $0.6M |
| Calhoun County, MS | 23 | $0.8M |
| Monroe County, MS | 23 | $0.9M |
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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.