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Union County, MS: growth, migration and housing
Union County has 28,459 residents, up 2.3% since 2020 (+0.3% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 673 households moved in and 685 moved out (-12 net), bringing in a net $2.1M of income. Median household income is $55,505, the median home $163,400 and median rent $865 a month.
In Mississippi: 14th of 82 counties for 5-year population growth · 30th of 81 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 21st of 82 counties for median household income · 18th of 82 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Union County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Pontotoc County, MS | 111 | $4.3M |
| Lee County, MS | 107 | $5.0M |
| Tippah County, MS | 64 | $2.1M |
| Benton County, MS | 30 | $1.1M |
| Lafayette County, MS | 29 | $1.6M |
| DeSoto County, MS | 25 | $1.3M |
| Marshall County, MS | 20 | $1.1M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Union County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Lee County, MS | 142 | $6.9M |
| Pontotoc County, MS | 116 | $4.1M |
| Tippah County, MS | 55 | $2.5M |
| Lafayette County, MS | 37 | $1.4M |
| Prentiss County, MS | 35 | $1.3M |
| Marshall County, MS | 28 | $0.8M |
| Benton County, MS | 24 | $1.1M |
| Itawamba County, MS | 21 | $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.