Lowndes County, MS Economy


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Lowndes, MS County is an attractive place to live with a lower than average rent cost. The 2 bedroom rental rate in Lowndes County is $790 compared to the US average of $1,430 and grocery costs index of 98 versus the 100 in the US. There are many companies located in Lowndes, MS County including Spinx Oil Company, Southern Tire Mart, Hunt Refining Co., and Electrolux Home Products. These companies provide a variety of job opportunities that can help local residents make a living in this area. In addition to these job opportunities, Lowndes, MS County is known for its beautiful outdoor spaces and recreational activities that can be enjoyed by all.

Lowndes County has an unemployment rate of 6.5%. The US average is 6.0%.

Lowndes County has seen the job market decrease by -0.3% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 27.8%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Lowndes County
- The Sales Tax Rate for Lowndes County is 7.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Lowndes 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 Lowndes County
- The average income of a Lowndes County resident is $21,213 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Lowndes County resident is $49,660 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyLowndes, MississippiUnited States
  6.56
  -5.6%-6.2%
  27.8%33.5%
  7.0%6.2%
  5.0%4.6%
  $27,032$37,638
  $49,660$69,021
  $69,963$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.7%1.2%
  0.2%0.5%
  7.1%6.8%
  15.9%10.0%
  1.8%2.5%
  13.1%11.0%
  5.9%4.8%
  1.7%0.8%
  0.3%1.9%
  3.1%4.7%
  2.3%1.9%
  3.1%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  2.7%4.2%
  9.5%9.3%
  14.7%14.0%
  0.4%2.1%
  7.6%7.0%
  4.9%4.8%
  5.0%4.7%
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