Economy & Jobs — Lexington, Mississippi
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $48,417 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$44,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $33,986 |
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| Poverty Rate | 22.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 7.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 580 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 23.8% |
| Manufacturing | 19.9% |
| Retail | 14.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Gas Stations | 13 |
| Child Day Care | 9 |
| General Merchandise | 8 |
| Commercial Banks | 8 |
| Liquor Stores | 5 |
| Law Offices | 5 |
| Fast Food | 5 |
| Physician Offices | 4 |
| Hotels Motels | 4 |
| Grocery Stores | 3 |
| Funeral Homes | 3 |
| Insurance Agencies | 3 |
| Home Health | 3 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
