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35%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
28%
Household income NAT. AVG.
18%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexWater ValleyMississippiNational
Income per capita$19,394$21,651$29,829
Median household income$40,104$40,528$55,322
Median income owner occupied$47,357$50,403$70,586
Median income renter occupied$21,646$24,844$35,192
Median earnings male$29,306$31,665$36,919
Median earnings female$19,919$22,259$26,250
Unemployment rate3.8%5.5%4.7%
Poverty level24.0%22.3%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Water Valley is 35% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Water Valley is 28% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Water Valley is 18% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Water Valley is 59% higher than the national average

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      $26,733 $40,104 $80,208
      City
      $27,015 $40,528 $81,056
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
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      Water Valley median earnings by income bracket

      Water Valley employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry2.0%2.0%
      Manufacturing sector11.8%11.8%
      Financial & insurance services0.0%0.0%
      Wholesale & retail services17.6%17.6%
      Public administration0.0%0.0%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities8.5%8.5%
      Education, health & social services36.4%36.4%
      Other21.4%21.4%

      Nearby cities with high median household income

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Taylor, MS298$70,83328.0%
      Oxford, MS27,662$48,56612.2%
      Coffeeville, MS1,013$37,62532.0%
      University, MS3,749$0100.0%
      Water Valley, MS3,300$40,10427.5%

      Cities with similar population

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Heron Bay, GA3,300$101,88884.2%
      Hartford, SD3,300$80,87446.2%
      Elma, WA3,299$67,50022.0%
      Pagedale, MO3,301$26,27252.5%
      Southampton, NY3,301$125,054126.0%
      Water Valley, MS3,300$40,10427.5%
      Source: The Water Valley, MS employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).