Economy & Jobs — Decatur, Mississippi
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $50,128 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$53,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $20,142 |
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| Poverty Rate | 20.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 671 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 29.1% |
| Manufacturing | 19.2% |
| Retail | 15.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 12 |
| General Merchandise | 10 |
| Commercial Banks | 10 |
| Gas Stations | 8 |
| Physician Offices | 8 |
| Insurance Agencies | 6 |
| Convenience Stores | 5 |
| Grocery Stores | 4 |
| Law Offices | 4 |
| Dental Offices | 4 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 4 |
| Auto Repair | 3 |
| Child Day Care | 3 |
| Golf Courses Country Clubs | 3 |
| Coffee Shops | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
