Economy & Jobs — Lafayette County, Mississippi

Employment

Total Establishments1,406
Total Employees18,546
Avg Annual Employment25,442
Avg Annual Pay$50,652
Total Annual Wages$1,288,714,188
Annual Payroll (thousands)$799,263
Unemployment Rate2.8%

Income

Median Household Income$59,748
Poverty Rate19.6%
IRS Returns22,350
Total AGI (thousands)$1,998,758
Average AGI per Return$89,430

Federal Spending

Total FY2024$437,970,572
Per Capita$7,847
Population Basis55,813

Agriculture

Total Farms1
Land in Farms (acres)97,971
Avg Farm Size (acres)97,971
Year2,022

Dining & Food Establishments

Full-service Restaurants67
Fast Food59
Bars5
Coffee & Snacks19