Topics
Dive into each indicator for Mississippi.
1.28 M
Labor force
3.2%
Unemployment rate
2024
54.7%
Labor force participation
Among the lowest in the U.S.
≈ 1.24 M
Total employment
$52,719
Median household income
Lowest in the U.S.
$7.25 /h
Minimum wage
Federal minimum
Manufacturing
Largest sector
Historical data
Long-run evolution of the key indicators, so you can see the trend — not just today's snapshot.
Unemployment rate
1990–20243.2%▼ 58%
BLS state series.
Data table
| Labor force | 1.28 M | |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2% | 2024 |
| Labor force participation | 54.7% | Among the lowest in the U.S. |
| Total employment | ≈ 1.24 M | |
| Median household income | $52,719 | Lowest in the U.S. |
| Minimum wage | $7.25 /h | Federal minimum |
| Largest sector | Manufacturing |
Compared to the United States
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