Economy & Jobs — Monticello, Mississippi
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $34,250 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$33,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $27,908 |
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| Poverty Rate | 25.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 9.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 473 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 29.9% |
| Retail | 20.3% |
| Manufacturing | 15.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Gas Stations | 6 |
| General Merchandise | 6 |
| Fast Food | 6 |
| Physician Offices | 5 |
| Insurance Agencies | 4 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 4 |
| Grocery Stores | 3 |
| Auto Repair | 3 |
| Commercial Banks | 3 |
| Law Offices | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
