Top 10 Wealthiest Counties in Mississippi 

Tate County:Tate County residents have a median household income of less than $60,000, so what makes this place one of the wealthiest counties in Mississippi.

Rankin County:Offering a home to nearly 60,000 households, Rankin County includes 158,096 residents, according to the last census. 

Oktibbeha County:Oktibbeha County’s residents have a mean household income of $42,953, with just over 51,000 people.

Madison County:With over 42,000 households, Madison County has the highest wealth index of any county in Mississippi. It has a population of 109,813, including a handful of famous residents. 

Lee County:There are about 32,000 households in this county, with a median property value of $150,100. The most common work for employees in Lee County falls within the manufacturing, healthcare, and retail industries.

Lamar County:Lamar County recorded 64,223 residents during the 2020 Census among over 25,000 households.

Lafayette County:Lafayette County is home to 18,702 households, with an average of 2-3 people per household. 

Harrison County:Harrison County holds 209,396 residents, spread amongst Biloxi, D’lberville, Gulfport, Long Beach, and The Pass. 

Hancock County:With a mean household income of $58,196, the communities within Hancock County cover almost 20,000 households.

DeSoto County:As the home to 188,633 residents, DeSoto County has a rather median salary amongst single residents. The county has 64,424 households.

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