Economy & Jobs — Ruleville, Mississippi
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $33,480 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$40,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $18,566 |
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| Poverty Rate | 33.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 19.9% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,311 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 36.4% |
| Retail | 18.2% |
| Public Admin | 10.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Gas Stations | 17 |
| Fast Food | 16 |
| Commercial Banks | 12 |
| General Merchandise | 10 |
| Insurance Agencies | 10 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 8 |
| Child Day Care | 7 |
| Hotels Motels | 6 |
| Convenience Stores | 5 |
| Liquor Stores | 5 |
| Law Offices | 5 |
| Clothing Stores | 4 |
| Dental Offices | 4 |
| Home Health | 4 |
| Grocery Stores | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
