Economy & Jobs — Waynesboro, Mississippi
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $31,684 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$35,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $26,455 |
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| Poverty Rate | 28.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,377 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Arts Food | 18.2% |
| Retail | 16.0% |
| Manufacturing | 15.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 16 |
| Gas Stations | 14 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 9 |
| General Merchandise | 8 |
| Commercial Banks | 7 |
| Insurance Agencies | 6 |
| Auto Repair | 4 |
| Law Offices | 4 |
| Dental Offices | 4 |
| Liquor Stores | 3 |
| Child Day Care | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
