Union County, MS Economy


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United States / Mississippi / No Metro Area / Union County / Cities / Zip Codes
Union, MS County is a great place to live with affordable rent, low grocery costs, and plenty of local businesses and attractions. The 2 Bedroom rent in Union is $770, compared to the US average of $1,430. Grocery Cost Index in Union is 96 compared to 100 in the US. In addition to cost savings, Union offers a variety of local companies such as Alfa Insurance Company and First State Bank. In addition to these businesses, there are also many great attractions such as the Union County Arts Council Museum or the Union County Historical Society Museum. With its affordability and variety of businesses and activities, Union is a great place to live.

Union County has an unemployment rate of 5.5%. The US average is 6.0%.

Union County has seen the job market increase by 1.7% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 43.5%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Union County
- The Sales Tax Rate for Union County is 7.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Union 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 Union County
- The average income of a Union County resident is $19,116 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Union County resident is $50,543 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyUnion, MississippiUnited States
  5.56
  -4.6%-6.2%
  43.5%33.5%
  7.0%6.2%
  5.0%4.6%
  $25,154$37,638
  $50,543$69,021
  $64,688$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  1.9%1.2%
  0.2%0.5%
  8.0%6.8%
  24.2%10.0%
  2.0%2.5%
  14.1%11.0%
  5.2%4.8%
  0.4%0.8%
  0.4%1.9%
  3.5%4.7%
  1.3%1.9%
  1.8%7.6%
  0.5%0.1%
  3.9%4.2%
  7.6%9.3%
  12.7%14.0%
  0.4%2.1%
  4.0%7.0%
  4.2%4.8%
  3.5%4.7%
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