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Winston County, MS: growth, migration and housing
Winston County has 17,473 residents, down 1.2% since 2020 (+0.1% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 286 households moved in and 288 moved out (-2 net), bringing in a net $2.5M of income. Median household income is $53,031, the median home $124,600 and median rent $721 a month.
In Mississippi: 35th of 82 counties for 5-year population growth · 25th of 81 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 27th of 82 counties for median household income · 36th of 82 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Winston County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Oktibbeha County, MS | 51 | $1.9M |
| Neshoba County, MS | 34 | $1.2M |
| Choctaw County, MS | 20 | $0.7M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Winston County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Oktibbeha County, MS | 45 | $1.8M |
| Neshoba County, MS | 32 | $1.4M |
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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.