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Pettis County, MO: growth, migration and housing
Pettis County has 44,254 residents, up 2.9% since 2020 (+0.8% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 968 households moved in and 958 moved out (+10 net), bringing in a net $0.0M of income. Median household income is $60,430, the median home $166,300 and median rent $885 a month.
In Missouri: 41st of 115 counties for 5-year population growth · 60th of 115 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 57th of 115 counties for median household income · 62nd of 115 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Pettis County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson County, MO | 125 | $5.4M |
| Benton County, MO | 83 | $3.0M |
| Saline County, MO | 58 | $2.5M |
| Jackson County, MO | 54 | $2.0M |
| Henry County, MO | 37 | $1.2M |
| Morgan County, MO | 32 | $1.4M |
| Cooper County, MO | 31 | $1.4M |
| Boone County, MO | 30 | $1.0M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Pettis County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson County, MO | 124 | $4.7M |
| Benton County, MO | 75 | $3.8M |
| Jackson County, MO | 62 | $2.6M |
| Saline County, MO | 54 | $2.3M |
| Boone County, MO | 42 | $1.4M |
| Cooper County, MO | 38 | $1.5M |
| Henry County, MO | 37 | $1.4M |
| Greene County, MO | 23 | $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.