Economy & Jobs — Leake County, Mississippi

Employment

Total Establishments326
Total Employees4,698
Avg Annual Employment5,416
Avg Annual Pay$39,257
Total Annual Wages$212,624,707
Annual Payroll (thousands)$170,589
Unemployment Rate5.9%

Income

Median Household Income$46,669
Poverty Rate21.0%
IRS Returns8,410
Total AGI (thousands)$400,637
Average AGI per Return$47,638

Federal Spending

Total FY2024$140,069,197
Per Capita$6,584
Population Basis21,275

Agriculture

Total Farms11
Land in Farms (acres)85,196
Avg Farm Size (acres)7,745
Year2,022

Dining & Food Establishments

Full-service Restaurants6
Fast Food16
BarsN/A
Coffee & SnacksN/A