Economy & Jobs — Petal, Mississippi
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $74,750 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$83,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $29,979 |
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| Poverty Rate | 11.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 5,404 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 28.3% |
| Retail | 15.8% |
| Other Services | 9.2% |
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.
