Economy & Jobs — Forrest County, Mississippi
Employment
| Total Establishments | 1,725 |
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| Total Employees | 32,837 |
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| Avg Annual Employment | 39,390 |
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| Avg Annual Pay | $51,547 |
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| Total Annual Wages | $2,030,435,092 |
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| Annual Payroll (thousands) | $1,616,510 |
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| Unemployment Rate | 7.3% |
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Income
| Median Household Income | $49,340 |
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| Poverty Rate | 22.8% |
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| IRS Returns | 30,860 |
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| Total AGI (thousands) | $2,077,924 |
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| Average AGI per Return | $67,334 |
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Federal Spending
| Total FY2024 | $584,543,139 |
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| Per Capita | $7,479 |
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| Population Basis | 78,158 |
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Agriculture
| Total Farms | 302 |
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| Land in Farms (acres) | 2,290 |
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| Avg Farm Size (acres) | 7.60 |
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| Year | 2,022 |
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Dining & Food Establishments
| Full-service Restaurants | 58 |
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| Fast Food | 80 |
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| Bars | 3 |
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| Coffee & Snacks | 22 |
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