Median Household Income in Mississippi
ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
Median Household Income
$56,447 −24.9% vs nat'l
Rank #51 of 52
How Mississippi Compares
Mississippi
$56,447
National
$75,149
24.9% below
State Ranking
| Rank | State | Value |
|---|---|---|
| #48 | Arkansas | $60,773 |
| #49 | Louisiana | $60,756 |
| #50 | West Virginia | $59,608 |
| #51 | Mississippi | $56,447 |
| #52 | Puerto Rico | $26,297 |
Highest Income Counties in Mississippi
| # | County | 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 | 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 |
Median Household Income in Mississippi
Mississippi has a median household income of $56,447, ranking #51 of 52 among all 52 states and territories. This is 24.9% below the national value of $75,149.
Across Mississippi's 82 counties, median household income ranges from $31,429 to $85,297. The county with the highest value is DeSoto County at $85,297.
The median annual income for all households, including wages, investments, and government transfers.
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.