Economy & Jobs — Itta Bena, Mississippi
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $36,033 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$37,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $16,819 |
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| Poverty Rate | 20.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 22.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 769 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 36.2% |
| Manufacturing | 18.1% |
| Arts Food | 14.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 22 |
| Gas Stations | 19 |
| Hotels Motels | 18 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 17 |
| Child Day Care | 16 |
| Convenience Stores | 14 |
| Insurance Agencies | 14 |
| Law Offices | 14 |
| Commercial Banks | 13 |
| Physician Offices | 12 |
| Used Car Dealers | 11 |
| General Merchandise | 10 |
| Dental Offices | 9 |
| Grocery Stores | 8 |
| Liquor Stores | 8 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
