Economy & Jobs — Charleston, Mississippi
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $36,892 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$42,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $20,696 |
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| Poverty Rate | 27.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 12.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,029 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 36.8% |
| Manufacturing | 17.4% |
| Other Services | 16.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Gas Stations | 10 |
| Fast Food | 5 |
| General Merchandise | 4 |
| Child Day Care | 4 |
| Commercial Banks | 3 |
| Insurance Agencies | 3 |
| Home Health | 3 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
