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Washington County, MS: growth, migration and housing
Washington County has 40,446 residents, down 9.4% since 2020 (-1.9% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 707 households moved in and 985 moved out (-278 net), while a net $17.4M of income left. Median household income is $42,165, the median home $104,000 and median rent $833 a month.
In Mississippi: 74th of 82 counties for 5-year population growth · 73rd of 81 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 62nd of 82 counties for median household income · 61st of 82 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Washington County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby County, TN | 80 | $1.8M |
| Sunflower County, MS | 52 | $1.1M |
| Bolivar County, MS | 50 | $1.4M |
| DeSoto County, MS | 35 | $0.8M |
| Dallas County, TX | 29 | $0.6M |
| Hinds County, MS | 27 | $0.8M |
| Tarrant County, TX | 25 | $0.6M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Washington County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby County, TN | 89 | $2.7M |
| DeSoto County, MS | 82 | $2.7M |
| Bolivar County, MS | 43 | $1.2M |
| Tarrant County, TX | 40 | $1.4M |
| Sunflower County, MS | 39 | $1.1M |
| Dallas County, TX | 38 | $1.0M |
| Madison County, MS | 30 | $1.9M |
| Hinds County, MS | 25 | $1.2M |
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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.