Economy & Jobs — Picayune, Mississippi
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $41,213 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$42,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $22,222 |
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| Poverty Rate | 20.6% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 5,024 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 20.9% |
| Retail | 18.6% |
| Arts Food | 10.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 35 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 33 |
| Gas Stations | 26 |
| Insurance Agencies | 24 |
| General Merchandise | 22 |
| Commercial Banks | 16 |
| Law Offices | 13 |
| Physician Offices | 13 |
| Real Estate Offices | 12 |
| Child Day Care | 12 |
| Coffee Shops | 11 |
| Home Health | 10 |
| Auto Repair | 9 |
| Dental Offices | 8 |
| Chiropractors | 6 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
