Economy & Jobs — Canton, Mississippi
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $38,337 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$39,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $21,764 |
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| Poverty Rate | 33.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 4,866 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 20.0% |
| Manufacturing | 18.6% |
| Retail | 13.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 126 |
| Law Offices | 119 |
| Insurance Agencies | 97 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 88 |
| Physician Offices | 82 |
| Real Estate Offices | 70 |
| Commercial Banks | 59 |
| Dental Offices | 57 |
| Gas Stations | 53 |
| Coffee Shops | 40 |
| Liquor Stores | 33 |
| Accounting Firms | 32 |
| Hotels Motels | 31 |
| Beauty Salons | 30 |
| Child Day Care | 29 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
