Economy & Jobs — Myrtle, Mississippi
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $65,833 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$67,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $23,188 |
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| Poverty Rate | 18.6% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 359 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 36.2% |
| Education Healthcare | 24.1% |
| Retail | 14.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 18 |
| Gas Stations | 17 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 16 |
| Insurance Agencies | 12 |
| General Merchandise | 10 |
| Physician Offices | 10 |
| Commercial Banks | 9 |
| Dental Offices | 9 |
| Law Offices | 8 |
| Hotels Motels | 8 |
| Coffee Shops | 7 |
| Convenience Stores | 6 |
| Optometrists | 6 |
| Grocery Stores | 5 |
| Used Car Dealers | 4 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
