Charleston, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Quitman County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
2,301
Population
1,692/sq mi density
$37,351
Median Income
$20,696 per capita
$87,700
Home Value
$113,182 Zillow
$628
Median Rent
23.2% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$37,351 median income, 16.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,700 home value, $628/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Top Industries in Charleston (4)
County-level employment data (BLS QCEW). Sorted by employment.
Retail Trade
100 jobs
24 firms
$21,871/yr
Finance & Insurance
41 jobs
11 firms
$58,227/yr
Other Services
15 jobs
10 firms
$31,036/yr
Real Estate
9 jobs
8 firms
$25,218/yr
Industry Specialization (Location Quotient)
LQ > 1.0 means the industry is more concentrated here than the national average.
Finance & Insurance
1.01
Retail Trade
1.00
Real Estate
0.58
Other Services
0.50
Thin line = national average (1.0)
Complete Industry Data
| Industry | Employment | Establishments | Avg Weekly Wage | Avg Annual Pay | LQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade | 100 | 24 | $421 | $21,871 | 1.00 |
| Finance & Insurance | 41 | 11 | $1,120 | $58,227 | 1.01 |
| Other Services | 15 | 10 | $597 | $31,036 | 0.50 |
| Real Estate | 9 | 8 | $485 | $25,218 | 0.58 |