Centreville: Economy & Jobs
Median household income in Centreville is $42,000 (1.2× higher than Wilkinson County median $35,311; 1.3× below Mississippi median $56,447), with homes at a median value of $67,400. The surrounding county supports 2,038 jobs (avg $44,409).
- $52,849 avg taxable income per return — higher than the median household income (vs Mississippi $63,218).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $42,000 — below the Mississippi median ($49,919). Poverty rate 24.2% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 39% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 1.6× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Rent Pct Income | 15.3% |
| Affordability · Rent Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Pct Severely Rent Burdened | 38.6% |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 24.2% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 2.4% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $4,800 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $253,674 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $52,849 (vs Mississippi $63,218) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $54,519 |
| Median Household Income | $42,000 (vs Mississippi $49,919) |
| Poverty Rate | 24.2% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | mixed |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Retail |
| Economic Character · Income Level | working-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $42,000 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 0.1% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 5% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 5.0% |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 2,038 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $90,490,049 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $44,409 |
| 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 | 0.1% (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 | 2 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 80,958 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 40,479.00 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Animal Totals, Poultry Totals, Cattle, Crop Totals, Field Crops, Other |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 185 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 1,463 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 59,027 |
| 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 | 3 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 5 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 7 |
| Local Businesses · Commercial Banks | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Insurance Agencies | 7 |
| Local Businesses · Dental Offices | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Full Service Restaurants | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Fast Food | 4 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 3 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 4 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (3)
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 (3)
| Nearest Snap · Name | DOLLAR GENERAL 7470 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 3 |
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 | CENTREVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC |
|---|
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 | $94,300,083 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 7,413.53 (vs Mississippi $7,847) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 12,720 people (vs Mississippi 18,646) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 85.4% |
|---|---|
| Pct Walked | 5.0% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 30.3 years (vs Mississippi 36.6y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 20.8% |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | limited |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12