Economy & Jobs — Covington County, Mississippi

Employment

Total Establishments326
Total Employees4,627
Avg Annual Employment5,783
Avg Annual Pay$44,659
Total Annual Wages$258,260,823
Annual Payroll (thousands)$177,795
Unemployment Rate5.8%

Income

Median Household Income$40,164
Poverty Rate23.6%
IRS Returns7,900
Total AGI (thousands)$417,785
Average AGI per Return$52,884

Federal Spending

Total FY2024$167,026,473
Per Capita$9,107
Population Basis18,340

Agriculture

Total Farms422
Land in Farms (acres)71,060
Avg Farm Size (acres)168
Year2,022

Dining & Food Establishments

Full-service Restaurants8
Fast Food12
BarsN/A
Coffee & SnacksN/A