Greenville, MS Economy


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Greenville, MS is a small city located in the heart of the Mississippi Delta. It is known for its hospitality, affordable living costs, and vibrant music scene. On average, two-bedroom rent in Greenville is $960 which is much lower than the US national average of $1430. Grocery cost index in Greenville is also much lower than the US national average at 95 compared to 100. This makes it a great place to live and raise a family with less financial burden. There are plenty of local companies that employ locals such as Tyson Foods, WalMart Distribution Center, and LULAC Corporation among many others. The cost of living combined with plentiful job opportunities make Greenville an ideal place to live for people from all walks of life.

Greenville has an unemployment rate of 9.4%. The US average is 6.0%.

Greenville 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 13.0%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Greenville
- The Sales Tax Rate for Greenville is 7.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Greenville is 5.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
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Income and Salaries for Greenville
- The average income of a Greenville resident is $16,937 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Greenville resident is $32,066 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyGreenville, MississippiUnited States
  9.46
  -3.7%-6.2%
  13.0%33.5%
  7.0%6.2%
  5.0%4.6%
  $21,282$37,638
  $32,066$69,021
  $44,459$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.5%1.2%
  0.1%0.5%
  3.9%6.8%
  7.7%10.0%
  1.7%2.5%
  18.9%11.0%
  5.3%4.8%
  1.9%0.8%
  1.8%1.9%
  2.6%4.7%
  1.1%1.9%
  2.3%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  5.4%4.2%
  10.6%9.3%
  15.4%14.0%
  2.4%2.1%
  7.9%7.0%
  4.9%4.8%
  5.5%4.7%
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