State Line: Economy & Jobs
$-666,666,666 is the median household income in State Line, with homes at a median value of $65,700. The surrounding county supports 1,889 jobs (avg $42,415).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $-666,666,666 — below the Mississippi median ($49,919). Poverty rate 37.3% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $4,470 |
|---|---|
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $242,390 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $54,226 (vs Mississippi $63,218) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $63,628 |
| Median Household Income | $-666,666,666 (vs Mississippi $49,919) |
| Poverty Rate | 37.3% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 19.3% — above the U.S. average of ~4%.
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | carpooled |
|---|---|
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 1,889 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $80,131,998 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $42,415 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 1,149,950 |
| Unemployment Rate | 19.3% (vs Mississippi 3.4%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 3 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 59,945 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 19,981.70 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Sod, Animal Totals, Poultry Totals, Cattle, Crop Totals |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 131 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 1,007 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 47,089 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 12 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 5 |
| Local Businesses · Commercial Banks | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Insurance Agencies | 3 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (1)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (4)
| Nearest Snap · Name | CashSaver 37 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 4 |
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | OKOLONA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $66,491,311 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 4,914.36 (vs Mississippi $7,847) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 13,530 people (vs Mississippi 18,646) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 45.2% |
|---|---|
| Retirement Score · Median age | 34.2 years (vs Mississippi 36.6y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 21.7% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 2 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | fair |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12