Economy & Jobs — Jackson, Mississippi
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $42,071 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$49,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $26,868 |
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| Poverty Rate | 27.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 9.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 71,313 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 27.3% |
| Retail | 12.6% |
| Arts Food | 11.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 221 |
| Law Offices | 203 |
| Physician Offices | 153 |
| Gas Stations | 136 |
| Insurance Agencies | 127 |
| Child Day Care | 115 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 100 |
| Commercial Banks | 79 |
| Dental Offices | 71 |
| Hotels Motels | 62 |
| General Merchandise | 58 |
| Real Estate Offices | 58 |
| Liquor Stores | 38 |
| Auto Repair | 38 |
| Coffee Shops | 33 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
