Economy & Jobs — Walnut, Mississippi
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $27,159 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$31,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $17,707 |
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| Poverty Rate | 28.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 220 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 26.1% |
| Education Healthcare | 22.7% |
| Retail | 12.1% |
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.
