Economy & Jobs — Covington County, Mississippi
Employment
| Total Establishments | 326 |
| Total Employees | 4,627 |
| Avg Annual Employment | 5,783 |
| Avg Annual Pay | $44,659 |
| Total Annual Wages | $258,260,823 |
| Annual Payroll (thousands) | $177,795 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8% |
Income
| Median Household Income | $40,164 |
| Poverty Rate | 23.6% |
| IRS Returns | 7,900 |
| Total AGI (thousands) | $417,785 |
| Average AGI per Return | $52,884 |
Federal Spending
| Total FY2024 | $167,026,473 |
| Per Capita | $9,107 |
| Population Basis | 18,340 |
Agriculture
| Total Farms | 422 |
| Land in Farms (acres) | 71,060 |
| Avg Farm Size (acres) | 168 |
| Year | 2,022 |
Dining & Food Establishments
| Full-service Restaurants | 8 |
| Fast Food | 12 |
| Bars | N/A |
| Coffee & Snacks | N/A |