Economy & Jobs — George County, Mississippi

Employment

Total Establishments354
Total Employees3,802
Avg Annual Employment5,243
Avg Annual Pay$41,438
Total Annual Wages$217,247,843
Annual Payroll (thousands)$145,165
Unemployment Rate10.3%

Income

Median Household Income$51,349
Poverty Rate20.9%
IRS Returns9,820
Total AGI (thousands)$601,770
Average AGI per Return$61,280

Federal Spending

Total FY2024$141,651,562
Per Capita$5,817
Population Basis24,350

Agriculture

Total Farms15
Land in Farms (acres)59,996
Avg Farm Size (acres)4,000
Year2,022

Dining & Food Establishments

Full-service Restaurants12
Fast Food19
BarsN/A
Coffee & Snacks3