Economy & Jobs — Houston, Mississippi
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $44,023 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$41,800 |
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| Per Capita Income | $19,978 |
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| Poverty Rate | 26.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,518 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Retail | 24.5% |
| Manufacturing | 21.2% |
| Education Healthcare | 17.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Gas Stations | 17 |
| General Merchandise | 10 |
| Commercial Banks | 8 |
| Insurance Agencies | 7 |
| Fast Food | 7 |
| Child Day Care | 6 |
| Liquor Stores | 5 |
| Used Car Dealers | 5 |
| Physician Offices | 5 |
| Grocery Stores | 4 |
| Funeral Homes | 4 |
| Dental Offices | 4 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 4 |
| Convenience Stores | 3 |
| Auto Repair | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
