Economy & Jobs — Tupelo, Mississippi
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $66,257 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$75,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $37,741 |
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| Poverty Rate | 15.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.1% |
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| In Labor Force | 18,959 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 26.0% |
| Manufacturing | 21.2% |
| Retail | 13.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 95 |
| Fast Food | 94 |
| Physician Offices | 78 |
| Commercial Banks | 71 |
| Law Offices | 62 |
| Gas Stations | 58 |
| Insurance Agencies | 42 |
| Dental Offices | 42 |
| Hotels Motels | 39 |
| Child Day Care | 38 |
| General Merchandise | 31 |
| Auto Repair | 30 |
| Coffee Shops | 30 |
| Real Estate Offices | 24 |
| Grocery Stores | 22 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
