Economy & Jobs — Clay County, Mississippi
Employment
| Total Establishments | 346 |
| Total Employees | 4,714 |
| Avg Annual Employment | 6,531 |
| Avg Annual Pay | $44,617 |
| Total Annual Wages | $291,373,516 |
| Annual Payroll (thousands) | $208,298 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.8% |
Income
| Median Household Income | $37,412 |
| Poverty Rate | 23.0% |
| IRS Returns | 8,450 |
| Total AGI (thousands) | $429,620 |
| Average AGI per Return | $50,843 |
Federal Spending
| Total FY2024 | $137,438,775 |
| Per Capita | $7,375 |
| Population Basis | 18,636 |
Agriculture
| Total Farms | 5 |
| Land in Farms (acres) | 157,471 |
| Avg Farm Size (acres) | 31,494 |
| Year | 2,022 |
Dining & Food Establishments
| Full-service Restaurants | 9 |
| Fast Food | 15 |
| Bars | N/A |
| Coffee & Snacks | N/A |