Economy & Jobs — Clay County, Mississippi

Employment

Total Establishments346
Total Employees4,714
Avg Annual Employment6,531
Avg Annual Pay$44,617
Total Annual Wages$291,373,516
Annual Payroll (thousands)$208,298
Unemployment Rate8.8%

Income

Median Household Income$37,412
Poverty Rate23.0%
IRS Returns8,450
Total AGI (thousands)$429,620
Average AGI per Return$50,843

Federal Spending

Total FY2024$137,438,775
Per Capita$7,375
Population Basis18,636

Agriculture

Total Farms5
Land in Farms (acres)157,471
Avg Farm Size (acres)31,494
Year2,022

Dining & Food Establishments

Full-service Restaurants9
Fast Food15
BarsN/A
Coffee & SnacksN/A