Economy & Jobs — Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $46,342 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$50,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $29,410 |
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| Poverty Rate | 28.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 8.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 25,682 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 28.4% |
| Arts Food | 18.6% |
| Retail | 12.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 80 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 58 |
| Law Offices | 52 |
| Gas Stations | 50 |
| Physician Offices | 44 |
| Dental Offices | 35 |
| Insurance Agencies | 33 |
| Commercial Banks | 29 |
| General Merchandise | 28 |
| Child Day Care | 22 |
| Coffee Shops | 22 |
| Hotels Motels | 21 |
| Liquor Stores | 18 |
| Used Car Dealers | 16 |
| Auto Repair | 15 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
