Economy & Jobs — Merigold, Mississippi
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $51,250 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$61,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $25,306 |
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| Poverty Rate | 4.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 374 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 45.4% |
| Transportation | 11.6% |
| Agriculture | 9.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 23 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 22 |
| Law Offices | 18 |
| Gas Stations | 17 |
| Commercial Banks | 17 |
| Physician Offices | 13 |
| General Merchandise | 12 |
| Insurance Agencies | 11 |
| Child Day Care | 10 |
| Dental Offices | 9 |
| Convenience Stores | 8 |
| Liquor Stores | 8 |
| Hotels Motels | 8 |
| Beauty Salons | 7 |
| Funeral Homes | 7 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
