Economy & Jobs — Morton, Mississippi
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $41,863 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$44,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $28,199 |
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| Poverty Rate | 16.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 0.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,105 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 21.9% |
| Retail | 15.1% |
| Professional | 9.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Gas Stations | 26 |
| Fast Food | 20 |
| Used Car Dealers | 14 |
| General Merchandise | 13 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 11 |
| Convenience Stores | 9 |
| Insurance Agencies | 8 |
| Commercial Banks | 7 |
| Law Offices | 7 |
| Home Health | 7 |
| Grocery Stores | 6 |
| Dental Offices | 6 |
| Child Day Care | 6 |
| Auto Repair | 5 |
| Funeral Homes | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
