Economy & Jobs — Starkville, Mississippi
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $42,125 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$45,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $32,632 |
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| Poverty Rate | 30.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 13,152 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 32.2% |
| Arts Food | 14.1% |
| Retail | 12.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| 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.
