Introduction: Mississippi Download PDF
The warm climate and fertile soil allowed for cotton to be the King of Mississippi’s economy through the 19th century. Post World War II, Mississippi’s agricultural economy underwent a revolution driven by crop diversification, mechanization, and consolidation. Mississippi’s economy has since become more diversified by slowly balancing agricultural output with increased industrial activity.
Manufacturing currently contributes roughly six times more income to GDP than agriculture, but much of the state’s industrial strength is related to the agricultural sector. One example is food processing, which provides the most income out of any manufacturing industry in the state. Many businesses have moved to Mississippi because of the state’s business-friendly taxes, proximity to primary products and weak labor unions.
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State Quarter: |
Time Zones:
| Standard Time | GMT-6 | |
| Daylight-Saving Time | GMT-5 | |
Statistics
- Per Capita Real GDP :
- $24,477
- Population:
- 2,938,620
- Percent of People Under Poverty Level:
- 21.3%
- Per Capita Personal Income:
- $26,535
- Percent of Population with a Bachelor's Degree:
- 12.2%
- Total Exports:
- $5,170,100,000
Top 5 Export Partner Countries
Canada
Mexico
United Kingdom
China
United Arab Emirates
Top 5 Export Merchandise
Paper Sales
Chemicals Sales
Textile Mills Manufacturing
Primary Metals Manufacturing
Machinery Manufacturing
Major Cities
Biloxi, Gulfport, Jackson
Major Airports
| Airport Name | City | |
| HKS | Hawkins Field | Jackson |
| JAN | Jackson-Evers International | Jackson |
Main Ports:
Greenville, Gulfport, Pascagoula, Vicksburg