Economy & Jobs — Philadelphia, Mississippi
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $50,788 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$41,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $22,612 |
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| Poverty Rate | 25.6% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 8.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 2,917 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 27.3% |
| Retail | 17.4% |
| Manufacturing | 14.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 22 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 17 |
| Commercial Banks | 15 |
| General Merchandise | 13 |
| Gas Stations | 12 |
| Law Offices | 12 |
| Insurance Agencies | 11 |
| Liquor Stores | 5 |
| Used Car Dealers | 5 |
| Dental Offices | 5 |
| Optometrists | 5 |
| Coffee Shops | 5 |
| Convenience Stores | 4 |
| Clothing Stores | 4 |
| Home Health | 4 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
