Economy & Jobs — West Point, Mississippi
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $38,064 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$39,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $22,496 |
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| Poverty Rate | 25.6% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 11.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 3,891 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 24.0% |
| Education Healthcare | 16.8% |
| Retail | 16.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Gas Stations | 17 |
| Fast Food | 15 |
| Commercial Banks | 9 |
| Law Offices | 9 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 9 |
| Convenience Stores | 7 |
| Insurance Agencies | 7 |
| General Merchandise | 6 |
| Hotels Motels | 6 |
| Auto Repair | 4 |
| Physician Offices | 4 |
| Child Day Care | 4 |
| Funeral Homes | 3 |
| Dental Offices | 3 |
| Nursing Care | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
