RANKING · 1990 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 3,122
Highest homeownership rate, US counties · 1990
US counties with the highest share of owner-occupied housing units (1990 ACS). Jasper County, Mississippi leads at 88.3%. 3,122 counties qualify in total. Mississippi carries 9 of the top 25 entries.
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UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest owner-occupied?
Jasper County, Mississippi ranks #1 with 88.3% (1990 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 counties by owner-occupied?
Jasper County, Mississippi, New Kent County, Virginia, Towns County, Georgia, Washington County, Alabama, Northumberland County, Virginia.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,122 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 1990 Decennial Census data.
How is owner-occupied measured?
Share of occupied homes that are owner-occupied. Source: US Census Bureau, 1990 Decennial Census.