Economy & Jobs — Amite County, Mississippi

Employment

Total Establishments185
Total Employees1,463
Avg Annual Employment2,038
Avg Annual Pay$44,409
Total Annual Wages$90,490,049
Annual Payroll (thousands)$59,027
Unemployment Rate7.5%

Income

Median Household Income$34,866
Poverty Rate27.1%
IRS Returns4,800
Total AGI (thousands)$253,674
Average AGI per Return$52,849

Federal Spending

Total FY2024$94,300,083
Per Capita$7,414
Population Basis12,720

Agriculture

Total Farms2
Land in Farms (acres)80,958
Avg Farm Size (acres)40,479
Year2,022

Dining & Food Establishments

Full-service Restaurants3
Fast Food4
BarsN/A
Coffee & SnacksN/A