Market insights · Mississippi
Stone County, MS: growth, migration and housing
Stone County has 19,654 residents, up 7.2% since 2020 (+1.0% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 497 households moved in and 395 moved out (+102 net), bringing in a net $6.6M of income. Median household income is $61,413, the median home $161,100 and median rent $936 a month.
In Mississippi: 2nd of 82 counties for 5-year population growth · 1st of 81 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 10th of 82 counties for median household income · 19th of 82 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Stone County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Harrison County, MS | 167 | $8.7M |
| Jackson County, MS | 34 | $1.7M |
| Forrest County, MS | 25 | $1.2M |
| George County, MS | 20 | $0.8M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Stone County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Harrison County, MS | 126 | $5.1M |
| Jackson County, MS | 35 | $2.0M |
| Forrest County, MS | 26 | $1.1M |
| Pearl River County, MS | 24 | $1.1M |
| Lamar County, MS | 20 | $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.