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Scott County, MS: growth, migration and housing
Scott County has 28,073 residents, up 0.4% since 2020 (+0.6% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 429 households moved in and 519 moved out (-90 net), while a net $3.4M of income left. Median household income is $48,786, the median home $106,700 and median rent $888 a month.
In Mississippi: 27th of 82 counties for 5-year population growth · 58th of 81 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 47th of 82 counties for median household income · 56th of 82 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Scott County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Rankin County, MS | 111 | $6.5M |
| Newton County, MS | 50 | $1.8M |
| Leake County, MS | 40 | $2.0M |
| Smith County, MS | 27 | $1.2M |
| Hinds County, MS | 24 | $0.8M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Scott County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Rankin County, MS | 107 | $5.0M |
| Newton County, MS | 75 | $2.6M |
| Leake County, MS | 48 | $1.7M |
| Hinds County, MS | 34 | $1.7M |
| Smith County, MS | 31 | $1.4M |
| Neshoba County, MS | 25 | $0.8M |
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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.