Economy & Jobs — Gulfport, Mississippi
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $49,919 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$52,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $28,084 |
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| Poverty Rate | 22.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 8.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 33,843 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 24.9% |
| Arts Food | 17.2% |
| Retail | 11.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 189 |
| Fast Food | 165 |
| Physician Offices | 130 |
| Law Offices | 105 |
| Gas Stations | 84 |
| Insurance Agencies | 75 |
| Commercial Banks | 67 |
| Dental Offices | 67 |
| General Merchandise | 64 |
| Real Estate Offices | 56 |
| Child Day Care | 52 |
| Hotels Motels | 51 |
| Auto Repair | 46 |
| Coffee Shops | 46 |
| Liquor Stores | 39 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
