Economy & Jobs — Oakland, Mississippi
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $32,697 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$36,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $19,980 |
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| Poverty Rate | 16.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 35.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 185 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 35.4% |
| Construction | 15.0% |
| Finance Insurance | 12.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Gas Stations | 13 |
| General Merchandise | 8 |
| Fast Food | 8 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 6 |
| Commercial Banks | 5 |
| Coffee Shops | 4 |
| Grocery Stores | 3 |
| Law Offices | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
