Economy & Jobs — Mississippi State, Mississippi
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | N/A |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$49,500 |
| Per Capita Income | $5,005 |
| Poverty Rate | 28.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 12.6% |
| In Labor Force | 1,078 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Education Healthcare | 30.0% |
| Arts Food | 25.4% |
| Retail | 21.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Full Service Restaurants | 44 |
| Fast Food | 44 |
| Gas Stations | 31 |
| Commercial Banks | 23 |
| Physician Offices | 21 |
| Real Estate Offices | 19 |
| Law Offices | 19 |
| General Merchandise | 15 |
| Insurance Agencies | 15 |
| Coffee Shops | 15 |
| Liquor Stores | 11 |
| Auto Repair | 10 |
| Dental Offices | 10 |
| Hotels Motels | 10 |
| Child Day Care | 8 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013 (county fallback).