Industry in Jackson Mississippi

Jackson is home to several major industries. These include electrical equipment and machinery, processed food, and primary and fabricated metal products. The surrounding area supports agricultural development of livestock, soybeans, cotton, and poultry. The city is also home to the headquarters of six companies: Cal-Maine Foods, Inc., EastGroup Properties Inc., Knobias, Inc., Parkway Properties, Inc., Trustmark Corporation, and Cellular South.

Major employers in Jackson include the State Of Mississippi, the University of Mississippi, the United States Government, the Jackson Public School District, and Nissan North America Inc..

In 2000, the median household income was $30,414. The unemployment rate was 5.6% in June 2007.