Economy & Jobs — Jefferson County, Mississippi
Employment
| Total Establishments | 56 |
| Total Employees | 555 |
| Avg Annual Employment | 953 |
| Avg Annual Pay | $43,225 |
| Total Annual Wages | $41,179,297 |
| Annual Payroll (thousands) | $24,113 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4% |
Income
| Median Household Income | $31,544 |
| Poverty Rate | 31.8% |
| IRS Returns | 2,970 |
| Total AGI (thousands) | $114,558 |
| Average AGI per Return | $38,572 |
Federal Spending
| Total FY2024 | $51,572,835 |
| Per Capita | $7,104 |
| Population Basis | 7,260 |
Agriculture
| Total Farms | 57 |
| Land in Farms (acres) | 17,310 |
| Avg Farm Size (acres) | 304 |
| Year | 2,022 |