Economy & Jobs — Columbus, Mississippi
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $42,235 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$46,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $28,006 |
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| Poverty Rate | 21.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 8.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 10,345 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 25.1% |
| Retail | 18.0% |
| Manufacturing | 13.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 48 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 37 |
| Gas Stations | 33 |
| Physician Offices | 28 |
| Insurance Agencies | 26 |
| Child Day Care | 25 |
| General Merchandise | 24 |
| Law Offices | 24 |
| Commercial Banks | 23 |
| Dental Offices | 22 |
| Real Estate Offices | 20 |
| Hotels Motels | 19 |
| Auto Repair | 16 |
| Convenience Stores | 15 |
| Beauty Salons | 14 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
