Economy & Jobs — Benton County, Mississippi
Employment
| Total Establishments | 60 |
| Total Employees | 1,050 |
| Avg Annual Employment | 1,038 |
| Avg Annual Pay | $46,416 |
| Total Annual Wages | $48,199,581 |
| Annual Payroll (thousands) | $45,006 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% |
Income
| Median Household Income | $38,750 |
| Poverty Rate | 17.6% |
| IRS Returns | 3,370 |
| Total AGI (thousands) | $148,027 |
| Average AGI per Return | $43,925 |
Federal Spending
| Total FY2024 | $63,200,895 |
| Per Capita | $8,266 |
| Population Basis | 7,646 |
Agriculture
| Total Farms | 227 |
| Land in Farms (acres) | 93,844 |
| Avg Farm Size (acres) | 413 |
| Year | 2,022 |