Economy & Jobs — Jones County, Mississippi

Employment

Total Establishments1,315
Total Employees22,048
Avg Annual Employment28,390
Avg Annual Pay$47,614
Total Annual Wages$1,351,736,283
Annual Payroll (thousands)$1,021,419
Unemployment Rate3.7%

Income

Median Household Income$49,451
Poverty Rate21.3%
IRS Returns26,420
Total AGI (thousands)$1,617,710
Average AGI per Return$61,231

Federal Spending

Total FY2024$423,181,201
Per Capita$6,293
Population Basis67,246

Agriculture

Total Farms725
Land in Farms (acres)4,627
Avg Farm Size (acres)6.40
Year2,022

Dining & Food Establishments

Full-service Restaurants27
Fast Food59
BarsN/A
Coffee & Snacks19