More than 7,600 Mississippians — from all 82 counties, 48 states, and 17 countries — have already shared why they stayed, why they left, or why they came back. Your answer makes the picture sharper.

The survey takes about 5 minutes. It is conducted in partnership with the University of Mississippi Center for Population Studies and Mississippi Today. Responses are confidential and reported only in aggregate.

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Curious what the data says so far? Explore the interactive dashboards or read the brain drain FAQ.