Economy & Jobs — Lucedale, Mississippi
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $40,668 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$43,800 |
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| Per Capita Income | $19,365 |
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| Poverty Rate | 40.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 7.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 876 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 46.5% |
| Manufacturing | 12.0% |
| Retail | 11.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 19 |
| General Merchandise | 12 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 12 |
| Gas Stations | 10 |
| Insurance Agencies | 8 |
| Home Health | 6 |
| Accounting Firms | 5 |
| Physician Offices | 5 |
| Funeral Homes | 4 |
| Real Estate Offices | 4 |
| Dental Offices | 4 |
| Child Day Care | 4 |
| Hotels Motels | 4 |
| Convenience Stores | 3 |
| Auto Repair | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
