St. Martin: Economy & Jobs
St. Martin reports a median household income of $55,000 (1.2× below Jackson County median $66,201; about the same as Mississippi median $57,772), with homes at a median value of $172,400. The surrounding county supports 51,303 jobs (avg $59,641).
- $66,247 avg taxable income per return — higher than the median household income.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $55,000 — near the Mississippi median ($57,771). Poverty rate 17.2% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 50% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 3.1× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | moderate |
| Affordability · Rent Pct Income | 22.7% |
| Affordability · Rent Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Pct Severely Rent Burdened | 49.8% |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 17.2% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 1.9% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $63,680 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $4,218,596 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $66,247 |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $60,950 |
| Median Household Income | $55,000 (vs Mississippi $57,772) |
| Poverty Rate | 17.2% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | mixed |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Arts Food |
| Economic Character · Income Level | middle-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $55,000 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 3.6% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 5% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Mean Commute Min | 22.10 |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 5.0% |
| Commuter Profile · Profile | short commute |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 51,303 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $3,059,769,935 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $59,641 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 1,149,950 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% (vs Mississippi 6.4%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 393 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 704 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 1.80 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Animal Totals, Cattle, Horticulture Totals, Nursery Totals |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 2,334 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 45,885 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 2,648,235 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 16 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 11 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 22 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 67 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 51 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 6 |
| Local Businesses · Electronics Stores | 5 |
| Local Businesses · Paint Hardware | 3 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 101 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 94 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 20 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 19 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (10)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (3)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Dollar General 15710 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Distance | 3.2 mi |
Sources: USDA SNAP — nearest by coordinates
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | METRO JACKSON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $4,843,409,626 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 33,810.42 |
| Federal Spending · Population | 143,252 people |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 84.7% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 1.1% |
| Pct Walked | 5.0% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 37.3 years (vs Mississippi 38.6y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 28.6% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 1 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | fair |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12