Economy & Jobs — Wayne County, Mississippi

Employment

Total Establishments361
Total Employees4,522
Avg Annual Employment4,723
Avg Annual Pay$43,388
Total Annual Wages$204,934,411
Annual Payroll (thousands)$187,430
Unemployment Rate8.7%

Income

Median Household Income$34,875
Poverty Rate22.1%
IRS Returns8,240
Total AGI (thousands)$427,896
Average AGI per Return$51,929

Federal Spending

Total FY2024$116,774,684
Per Capita$5,904
Population Basis19,779

Agriculture

Total Farms39
Land in Farms (acres)6,437
Avg Farm Size (acres)165
Year2,022

Dining & Food Establishments

Full-service Restaurants9
Fast Food16
BarsN/A
Coffee & SnacksN/A