Economy & Jobs — Columbia, Mississippi
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $38,507 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$39,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $17,213 |
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| Poverty Rate | 24.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 8.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 2,055 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 20.3% |
| Retail | 12.0% |
| Other Services | 11.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 23 |
| Gas Stations | 20 |
| Insurance Agencies | 12 |
| Commercial Banks | 11 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 11 |
| General Merchandise | 10 |
| Law Offices | 8 |
| Physician Offices | 8 |
| Home Health | 7 |
| Dental Offices | 6 |
| Auto Repair | 5 |
| Child Day Care | 5 |
| Coffee Shops | 5 |
| Grocery Stores | 3 |
| Liquor Stores | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
