Economy & Jobs — Fayette, Mississippi

Income & Employment

Median Household Income (Census)$28,567
Estimated 2026~$28,900
Per Capita Income$17,028
Poverty Rate38.0%
Unemployment Rate1.0%
In Labor Force442

Top Industries

IndustryShare
Education Healthcare49.7%
Manufacturing10.6%
Construction7.5%

Local Businesses (County)

TypeCount
Gas Stations4
Child Day Care3
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.