Economy & Jobs — Perry County, Mississippi

Employment

Total Establishments140
Total Employees1,747
Avg Annual Employment2,098
Avg Annual Pay$47,298
Total Annual Wages$99,228,201
Annual Payroll (thousands)$88,743
Unemployment Rate6.0%

Income

Median Household Income$48,333
Poverty Rate20.6%
IRS Returns4,560
Total AGI (thousands)$229,548
Average AGI per Return$50,339

Federal Spending

Total FY2024$73,543,580
Per Capita$6,389
Population Basis11,511

Agriculture

Total Farms24
Land in Farms (acres)44,071
Avg Farm Size (acres)1,836
Year2,022

Dining & Food Establishments

Full-service RestaurantsN/A
Fast Food5
BarsN/A
Coffee & SnacksN/A