Economy & Jobs — Lamar County, Mississippi
Employment
| Total Establishments | 1,492 |
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| Total Employees | 19,299 |
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| Avg Annual Employment | 20,129 |
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| Avg Annual Pay | $44,276 |
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| Total Annual Wages | $891,225,727 |
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| Annual Payroll (thousands) | $764,316 |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.7% |
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Income
| Median Household Income | $67,972 |
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| Poverty Rate | 16.8% |
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| IRS Returns | 26,270 |
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| Total AGI (thousands) | $2,135,016 |
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| Average AGI per Return | $81,272 |
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Federal Spending
| Total FY2024 | $296,641,490 |
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| Per Capita | $4,619 |
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| Population Basis | 64,222 |
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Agriculture
| Total Farms | 4 |
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| Land in Farms (acres) | 1,834 |
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| Avg Farm Size (acres) | 458 |
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| Year | 2,022 |
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Dining & Food Establishments
| Full-service Restaurants | 45 |
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| Fast Food | 64 |
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| Bars | N/A |
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| Coffee & Snacks | 11 |
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