Economy & Jobs — Jackson County, Mississippi

Employment

Total Establishments2,334
Total Employees45,885
Avg Annual Employment51,303
Avg Annual Pay$59,641
Total Annual Wages$3,059,769,935
Annual Payroll (thousands)$2,648,235
Unemployment Rate7.9%

Income

Median Household Income$60,045
Poverty Rate15.7%
IRS Returns63,680
Total AGI (thousands)$4,218,596
Average AGI per Return$66,247

Federal Spending

Total FY2024$4,843,409,626
Per Capita$33,810
Population Basis143,252

Agriculture

Total Farms393
Land in Farms (acres)704
Avg Farm Size (acres)1.80
Year2,022

Dining & Food Establishments

Full-service Restaurants101
Fast Food94
Bars20
Coffee & Snacks19