Economy & Jobs — Brookhaven, Mississippi
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $36,685 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$41,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $25,903 |
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| Poverty Rate | 28.6% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 4,741 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 31.6% |
| Retail | 14.1% |
| Finance Insurance | 10.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 31 |
| Gas Stations | 26 |
| Insurance Agencies | 18 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 18 |
| Physician Offices | 17 |
| Commercial Banks | 13 |
| General Merchandise | 12 |
| Law Offices | 12 |
| Auto Repair | 10 |
| Dental Offices | 10 |
| Hotels Motels | 10 |
| New Car Dealers | 8 |
| Coffee Shops | 7 |
| Accounting Firms | 6 |
| Home Health | 6 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
