Economy & Jobs — Gautier, Mississippi
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $61,926 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$71,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $34,349 |
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| Poverty Rate | 17.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 9,702 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 24.4% |
| Manufacturing | 16.2% |
| Retail | 13.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 101 |
| Fast Food | 94 |
| Physician Offices | 84 |
| Gas Stations | 67 |
| General Merchandise | 51 |
| Law Offices | 51 |
| Insurance Agencies | 43 |
| Dental Offices | 40 |
| Hotels Motels | 35 |
| Commercial Banks | 34 |
| Child Day Care | 32 |
| Liquor Stores | 22 |
| Auto Repair | 21 |
| Bars | 20 |
| Coffee Shops | 19 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
