Economy & Jobs — Lauderdale County, Mississippi

Employment

Total Establishments1,774
Total Employees27,280
Avg Annual Employment31,040
Avg Annual Pay$47,153
Total Annual Wages$1,463,622,648
Annual Payroll (thousands)$1,128,714
Unemployment Rate5.3%

Income

Median Household Income$45,649
Poverty Rate24.8%
IRS Returns29,810
Total AGI (thousands)$2,018,877
Average AGI per Return$67,725

Federal Spending

Total FY2024$502,394,777
Per Capita$6,884
Population Basis72,984

Agriculture

Total Farms9
Land in Farms (acres)60,315
Avg Farm Size (acres)6,702
Year2,022

Dining & Food Establishments

Full-service Restaurants42
Fast Food78
BarsN/A
Coffee & Snacks15