Economy & Jobs — Independence, Mississippi
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | N/A |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$72,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $20,568 |
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| Poverty Rate | 48.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 18 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
|---|
| Education Healthcare | 51.1% |
| Agriculture | 27.7% |
| Other Services | 10.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
|---|
| Fast Food | 23 |
| Commercial Banks | 15 |
| Gas Stations | 11 |
| General Merchandise | 10 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 10 |
| Coffee Shops | 10 |
| Insurance Agencies | 8 |
| Physician Offices | 6 |
| Child Day Care | 6 |
| Liquor Stores | 5 |
| Dental Offices | 5 |
| Convenience Stores | 4 |
| Used Car Dealers | 4 |
| Law Offices | 4 |
| Auto Repair | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013 (county fallback).
