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Jackson, MS vs Sumatra, FL

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Highlights
- Household income in Sumatra, is 45% less than it is in Jackson and is 216% below the National Average.
- Jackson unemployment rate is 7.7%.
- Sumatra unemployment rate is 4.4%.
 Jackson, MSSumatra, FLUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.4%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock0.0%1.6%
 Future Job Growth29.9%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes8.0%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock0.0%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$23,176  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$21,875$69,021
Family Median Income$49,954 85028
Reviews for Jackson    27 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

Mississippi is improving and growing. The educational system is much better than one realizes. Mississippi produces college graduates. There are a large number of  More

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Over 8 years ago

Im in Pelahatchie,MS and I've been here before but my family tends to stay away from this area. I watch the news daily and all I hear is jackson. On the other note,  More

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Over 8 years ago

Im in Pelahatchie,MS and I've been here before but my family tends to stay away from this area. I watch the news daily and all I hear is jackson. On the other note,  More

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