State Cancer Profiles

Interpretation of Demographics Data

Demographic Data Report for Mississippi by County
Mobility: Moved, different state (in past year)
Ages 1+, All Races (includes Hispanic), Both Sexes
2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Data
Sorted by Percent

United States

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.3 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 7,577,400.
• Rank within US : N/A

Mississippi

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.1 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 62,646.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 12 of 51

Lafayette County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.8 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 4,500.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3117 of 3142

Oktibbeha County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.4 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 2,772.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3024 of 3142

Tunica County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.8 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 448.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2970 of 3142

Harrison County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.7 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 9,777.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2953 of 3142

Issaquena County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.1 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 38.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2849 of 3142

Forrest County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.8 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 2,937.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2790 of 3142

Hancock County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.7 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 1,669.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2766 of 3142

Kemper County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.6 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 311.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2746 of 3142

Marshall County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.3 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 1,089.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2634 of 3142

DeSoto County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.2 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 6,077.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2591 of 3142

Lowndes County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.2 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 1,806.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2591 of 3142

Winston County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.9 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 506.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2452 of 3142

Jackson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.7 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 3,835.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2348 of 3142

Wilkinson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.7 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 219.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2348 of 3142

Stone County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.6 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 485.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2291 of 3142

Greene County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.5 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 342.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2217 of 3142

Pearl River County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.3 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 1,309.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2077 of 3142

Adams County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.2 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 620.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2005 of 3142

Alcorn County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.2 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 751.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2005 of 3142

Benton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.1 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 155.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1922 of 3142

Choctaw County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.1 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 169.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1922 of 3142

Covington County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.1 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 373.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1922 of 3142

George County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.1 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 525.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1922 of 3142

Tallahatchie County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.1 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 245.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1922 of 3142

Tate County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.1 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 599.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1922 of 3142

Madison County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.0 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 2,253.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1830 of 3142

Lamar County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.9 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 1,256.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1718 of 3142

Lauderdale County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.9 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 1,337.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1718 of 3142

Webster County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.9 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 181.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1718 of 3142

Hinds County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.8 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 3,936.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1621 of 3142

Wayne County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.8 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 348.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1621 of 3142

Marion County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.7 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 404.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1524 of 3142

Walthall County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.7 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 229.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1524 of 3142

Tishomingo County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.6 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 293.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1430 of 3142

Clarke County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.5 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 225.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1313 of 3142

Pike County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.4 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 546.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1204 of 3142

Calhoun County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.3 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 163.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1083 of 3142

Copiah County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.3 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 349.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1083 of 3142

Lincoln County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.3 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 435.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1083 of 3142

Rankin County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.3 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 2,050.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1083 of 3142

Yalobusha County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.3 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 157.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1083 of 3142

Amite County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.2 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 148.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 947 of 3142

Warren County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.2 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 534.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 947 of 3142

Coahoma County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.1 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 224.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 820 of 3142

Jones County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.1 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 701.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 820 of 3142

Quitman County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.1 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 60.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 820 of 3142

Sunflower County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.1 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 263.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 820 of 3142

Yazoo County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.1 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 275.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 820 of 3142

Bolivar County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.0 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 300.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 710 of 3142

Claiborne County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.0 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 85.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 710 of 3142

Lee County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.0 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 816.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 710 of 3142

Panola County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.0 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 317.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 710 of 3142

Perry County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.0 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 110.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 710 of 3142

Union County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.0 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 287.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 710 of 3142

Humphreys County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.9 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 63.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 597 of 3142

Jefferson Davis County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.9 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 94.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 597 of 3142

Neshoba County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.9 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 255.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 597 of 3142

Smith County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.9 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 130.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 597 of 3142

Prentiss County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.8 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 196.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 485 of 3142

Holmes County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.7 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 116.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 388 of 3142

Tippah County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.7 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 147.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 388 of 3142

Attala County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.6 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 96.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 303 of 3142

Carroll County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.6 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 57.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 303 of 3142

Lawrence County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.6 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 71.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 303 of 3142

Montgomery County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.6 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 53.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 303 of 3142

Newton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.6 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 132.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 303 of 3142

Simpson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.6 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 158.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 303 of 3142

Washington County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.6 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 263.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 303 of 3142

Leflore County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.5 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 126.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 221 of 3142

Monroe County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.5 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 163.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 221 of 3142

Chickasaw County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.4 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 66.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 152 of 3142

Clay County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.4 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 79.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 152 of 3142

Franklin County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.4 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 32.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 152 of 3142

Grenada County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.4 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 80.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 152 of 3142

Itawamba County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.4 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 98.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 152 of 3142

Noxubee County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.4 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 40.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 152 of 3142

Pontotoc County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.4 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 136.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 152 of 3142

Jasper County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.3 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 43.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 93 of 3142

Leake County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.2 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 45.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 61 of 3142

Scott County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.2 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 62.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 61 of 3142

Sharkey County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.2 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 6.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 61 of 3142

Jefferson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.0 percent.
• People (Moved From Different State) : The number of people (moved from different state) is 0.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1 of 3142

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 03/30/2026 3:23 pm.

Φ Rural–urban county classifications are based on the 2023 USDA Rural–Urban Continuum Codes (except for Connecticut Counties which use 2013 codes). State-level cancer rates for rural areas are calculated using cancer cases registered exclusively in rural counties, while state-level cancer rates for urban areas are calculated using cases registered exclusively in urban counties.

Source: Demographic data provided by the Census Bureau and the American Community Survey.

For more information about Mobility: Moved, different state (in past year), see the dictionary.

Data for United States does not include Puerto Rico.