Mississippi
MS · 82 counties · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
Key Statistics
At a Glance
Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Highest Income Counties in Mississippi
| # | County | Median Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | DeSoto County | $85,297 |
| 2 | Madison County | $83,441 |
| 3 | Rankin County | $79,357 |
| 4 | Lamar County | $70,909 |
| 5 | Tate County | $69,704 |
| 6 | Lee County | $67,863 |
| 7 | Hancock County | $67,708 |
| 8 | Lafayette County | $67,185 |
| 9 | Jackson County | $66,201 |
| 10 | Stone County | $61,413 |
Lowest Income Counties in Mississippi
| # | County | Median Income |
|---|---|---|
| 82 | Issaquena County | $31,429 |
| 81 | Claiborne County | $31,897 |
| 80 | Quitman County | $32,412 |
| 79 | Holmes County | $32,538 |
| 78 | Humphreys County | $33,731 |
| 77 | Noxubee County | $33,833 |
| 76 | Leflore County | $35,277 |
| 75 | Wilkinson County | $35,311 |
| 74 | Amite County | $37,222 |
| 73 | Coahoma County | $37,461 |
About Mississippi
Mississippi has a total population of 2,946,779, making it the 36th most populous state in the United States. The state comprises 82 counties.
The median household income in Mississippi is $56,447, ranking 51st among all states and territories. The poverty rate is 18.9% and the unemployment rate stands at 5.7%.
Housing in Mississippi has a median home value of $169,800 with a homeownership rate of 70.0%. Renters pay a median gross rent of $954 per month.
All data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates for 2024. Values are estimates and subject to margin of error.
All Counties in Mississippi
About this data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2024). All values are estimates derived from survey samples and are subject to margin of error. For more information, see our methodology.