Economy & Jobs — Carthage, Mississippi
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $42,254 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$53,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $21,707 |
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| Poverty Rate | 29.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 7.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,911 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 24.9% |
| Construction | 13.5% |
| Manufacturing | 13.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 16 |
| Gas Stations | 12 |
| General Merchandise | 10 |
| Used Car Dealers | 6 |
| Commercial Banks | 6 |
| Insurance Agencies | 6 |
| Physician Offices | 6 |
| Child Day Care | 6 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 6 |
| Dental Offices | 5 |
| Real Estate Offices | 4 |
| Law Offices | 4 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
