Economy & Jobs — Waveland, Mississippi
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $68,693 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$67,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $31,885 |
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| Poverty Rate | 10.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 3,526 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Construction | 12.8% |
| Finance Insurance | 12.7% |
| Retail | 11.8% |
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.
