Economy & Jobs — Hazlehurst, Mississippi
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $43,552 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$46,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $24,514 |
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| Poverty Rate | 33.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,390 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 34.7% |
| Manufacturing | 14.5% |
| Arts Food | 13.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Gas Stations | 18 |
| Fast Food | 18 |
| Commercial Banks | 12 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 12 |
| Law Offices | 11 |
| General Merchandise | 10 |
| Insurance Agencies | 9 |
| Physician Offices | 8 |
| Child Day Care | 6 |
| Hotels Motels | 5 |
| Convenience Stores | 4 |
| Funeral Homes | 4 |
| Dental Offices | 4 |
| Coffee Shops | 4 |
| Grocery Stores | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
