Economy & Jobs — Laurel, Mississippi
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $47,661 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$43,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $27,893 |
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| Poverty Rate | 23.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 7,435 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 21.5% |
| Manufacturing | 18.0% |
| Retail | 16.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 59 |
| Gas Stations | 41 |
| General Merchandise | 35 |
| Insurance Agencies | 30 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 27 |
| Dental Offices | 23 |
| Physician Offices | 21 |
| Law Offices | 20 |
| Coffee Shops | 19 |
| Commercial Banks | 18 |
| Hotels Motels | 15 |
| Child Day Care | 13 |
| Auto Repair | 11 |
| Liquor Stores | 10 |
| Accounting Firms | 9 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
