Economy & Jobs — Lawrence County, Mississippi

Employment

Total Establishments178
Total Employees1,938
Avg Annual Employment2,700
Avg Annual Pay$54,759
Total Annual Wages$147,822,785
Annual Payroll (thousands)$105,993
Unemployment Rate12.0%

Income

Median Household Income$41,096
Poverty Rate22.5%
IRS Returns4,840
Total AGI (thousands)$251,476
Average AGI per Return$51,958

Federal Spending

Total FY2024$115,097,015
Per Capita$9,579
Population Basis12,016

Agriculture

Total Farms12
Land in Farms (acres)1,988
Avg Farm Size (acres)166
Year2,022

Dining & Food Establishments

Full-service Restaurants4
Fast Food6
BarsN/A
Coffee & SnacksN/A