Economy & Jobs — Golden, Mississippi
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $47,050 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$55,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $32,571 |
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| Poverty Rate | 12.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.9% |
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| In Labor Force | 101 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 40.4% |
| Education Healthcare | 12.8% |
| Retail | 10.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 15 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 14 |
| Gas Stations | 11 |
| Insurance Agencies | 11 |
| Grocery Stores | 8 |
| General Merchandise | 8 |
| Auto Repair | 8 |
| Commercial Banks | 8 |
| Law Offices | 7 |
| Convenience Stores | 4 |
| Liquor Stores | 4 |
| Child Day Care | 4 |
| Coffee Shops | 4 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
