Economy & Jobs — Meridian, Mississippi
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $36,562 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$39,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $25,531 |
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| Poverty Rate | 34.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 7.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 15,092 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 28.3% |
| Arts Food | 13.9% |
| Retail | 13.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 78 |
| Physician Offices | 45 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 42 |
| Gas Stations | 40 |
| Commercial Banks | 35 |
| Insurance Agencies | 34 |
| Hotels Motels | 31 |
| General Merchandise | 28 |
| Law Offices | 27 |
| Dental Offices | 26 |
| Convenience Stores | 22 |
| Child Day Care | 18 |
| Auto Repair | 15 |
| Coffee Shops | 15 |
| Used Car Dealers | 14 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
