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Rankin County, MS: growth, migration and housing
Rankin County has 162,181 residents, up 3.2% since 2020 (+0.8% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 3,788 households moved in and 3,735 moved out (+53 net), while a net $37.4M of income left. Median household income is $79,357, the median home $237,400 and median rent $1,270 a month.
In Mississippi: 9th of 82 counties for 5-year population growth · 19th of 81 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 3rd of 82 counties for median household income · 5th of 82 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Rankin County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Hinds County, MS | 1,005 | $51.9M |
| Madison County, MS | 541 | $33.9M |
| Simpson County, MS | 122 | $5.4M |
| Scott County, MS | 107 | $5.0M |
| Copiah County, MS | 66 | $3.4M |
| Oktibbeha County, MS | 63 | $3.5M |
| Lamar County, MS | 53 | $2.6M |
| Leake County, MS | 48 | $3.0M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Rankin County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Hinds County, MS | 684 | $29.0M |
| Madison County, MS | 507 | $63.0M |
| Simpson County, MS | 148 | $7.7M |
| Scott County, MS | 111 | $6.5M |
| Copiah County, MS | 62 | $2.9M |
| Oktibbeha County, MS | 55 | $2.5M |
| Harrison County, MS | 52 | $5.2M |
| Forrest County, MS | 51 | $2.2M |
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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.