Economy & Jobs — Shelby, Mississippi
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $25,948 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$31,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $11,422 |
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| Poverty Rate | 55.6% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 13.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 350 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 54.7% |
| Retail | 10.7% |
| Public Admin | 10.7% |
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.
