Washington County, MS Economy


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Washington, MS County is a great place to live with affordable rent and cost of living. The average 2 bedroom rent in Washington, MS County is $770 which is considerably lower than the US average of $1,430. The Grocery Cost Index in the county is 95 versus 100 in the US making it a very competitive area for groceries. Local companies in Washington, MS County include Magnolia Health Systems, Yokohama Tire Corporation, Riverside Furniture Corporation, and Mossy Oak Properties. Each of these companies offers a variety of products and services to the local community as well as creating job opportunities for residents.

Washington County has an unemployment rate of 9.3%. The US average is 6.0%.

Washington County has seen the job market decrease by -2.0% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 12.6%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Washington County
- The Sales Tax Rate for Washington County is 7.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Washington County is 5.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Washington County
- The average income of a Washington County resident is $16,738 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Washington County resident is $34,399 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyWashington, MississippiUnited States
  9.36
  -3.7%-6.2%
  12.6%33.5%
  7.0%6.2%
  5.0%4.6%
  $22,100$37,638
  $34,399$69,021
  $49,078$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  2.3%1.2%
  0.2%0.5%
  4.8%6.8%
  8.3%10.0%
  2.2%2.5%
  18.5%11.0%
  5.1%4.8%
  1.7%0.8%
  1.8%1.9%
  2.5%4.7%
  0.9%1.9%
  2.4%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  4.0%4.2%
  10.2%9.3%
  15.1%14.0%
  1.9%2.1%
  8.5%7.0%
  4.6%4.8%
  5.1%4.7%
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