Economy & Jobs — Lowndes County, Mississippi

Employment

Total Establishments1,442
Total Employees20,055
Avg Annual Employment25,486
Avg Annual Pay$56,640
Total Annual Wages$1,443,521,086
Annual Payroll (thousands)$1,004,655
Unemployment Rate5.9%

Income

Median Household Income$53,687
Poverty Rate18.1%
IRS Returns24,860
Total AGI (thousands)$1,454,626
Average AGI per Return$58,513

Federal Spending

Total FY2024$589,926,377
Per Capita$10,019
Population Basis58,879

Agriculture

Total Farms297
Land in Farms (acres)105,787
Avg Farm Size (acres)356
Year2,022

Dining & Food Establishments

Full-service Restaurants37
Fast Food48
Bars4
Coffee & Snacks12