Economy & Jobs — West Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $39,366 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$43,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $22,378 |
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| Poverty Rate | 38.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 11.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 3,122 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 27.7% |
| Arts Food | 15.4% |
| Retail | 13.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 64 |
| Physician Offices | 54 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 45 |
| Commercial Banks | 33 |
| Insurance Agencies | 33 |
| Dental Offices | 33 |
| Gas Stations | 25 |
| Law Offices | 24 |
| Real Estate Offices | 20 |
| General Merchandise | 18 |
| Child Day Care | 18 |
| Clothing Stores | 16 |
| Beauty Salons | 15 |
| Hotels Motels | 14 |
| Home Health | 11 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
