Economy & Jobs — Lee County, Mississippi
Employment
| Total Establishments | 2,554 |
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| Total Employees | 48,492 |
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| Avg Annual Employment | 52,532 |
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| Avg Annual Pay | $51,183 |
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| Total Annual Wages | $2,688,789,776 |
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| Annual Payroll (thousands) | $2,229,030 |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% |
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Income
| Median Household Income | $64,479 |
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| Poverty Rate | 13.5% |
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| IRS Returns | 37,410 |
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| Total AGI (thousands) | $2,635,611 |
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| Average AGI per Return | $70,452 |
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Federal Spending
| Total FY2024 | $515,911,617 |
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| Per Capita | $6,190 |
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| Population Basis | 83,343 |
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Agriculture
| Total Farms | 72 |
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| Land in Farms (acres) | 287 |
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| Avg Farm Size (acres) | 4 |
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| Year | 2,022 |
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Dining & Food Establishments
| Full-service Restaurants | 95 |
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| Fast Food | 94 |
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| Bars | N/A |
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| Coffee & Snacks | 30 |
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