Economy & Jobs — Bay St. Louis, Mississippi
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $67,442 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$79,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $50,050 |
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| Poverty Rate | 14.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 7.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 5,124 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 21.8% |
| Transportation | 12.6% |
| Retail | 11.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 52 |
| Fast Food | 33 |
| Gas Stations | 22 |
| General Merchandise | 19 |
| Insurance Agencies | 18 |
| Commercial Banks | 14 |
| Liquor Stores | 12 |
| Physician Offices | 12 |
| Dental Offices | 11 |
| Real Estate Offices | 10 |
| Law Offices | 9 |
| Coffee Shops | 9 |
| Accounting Firms | 7 |
| Hotels Motels | 7 |
| Bars | 7 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
