Economy & Jobs — Ripley, Mississippi
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $55,444 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$64,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $27,509 |
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| Poverty Rate | 20.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 10.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 2,949 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 20.1% |
| Education Healthcare | 18.5% |
| Retail | 17.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 17 |
| Gas Stations | 13 |
| General Merchandise | 11 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 11 |
| Grocery Stores | 5 |
| Used Car Dealers | 5 |
| Physician Offices | 5 |
| Commercial Banks | 4 |
| Insurance Agencies | 4 |
| Law Offices | 4 |
| Dental Offices | 4 |
| Coffee Shops | 4 |
| Accounting Firms | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
