Economy & Jobs — Simpson County, Mississippi

Employment

Total Establishments439
Total Employees5,355
Avg Annual Employment7,683
Avg Annual Pay$37,183
Total Annual Wages$285,661,870
Annual Payroll (thousands)$186,752
Unemployment Rate6.0%

Income

Median Household Income$50,867
Poverty Rate17.1%
IRS Returns10,460
Total AGI (thousands)$537,494
Average AGI per Return$51,386

Federal Spending

Total FY2024$160,615,177
Per Capita$6,190
Population Basis25,949

Agriculture

Total Farms437
Land in Farms (acres)8,399
Avg Farm Size (acres)19.20
Year2,022

Dining & Food Establishments

Full-service Restaurants8
Fast Food20
BarsN/A
Coffee & SnacksN/A