Industry in Jackson, MS

Jackson harbors many major industries. These include electrical equipment and machinery, processed foods, and primary and fabricated metal products. The surrounding area supports agricultural development of livestock, soybeans, cotton, and poultry.

Some of the publicity traded companies that have their headquarters in Jackson are: Cal-Maine Foods, Inc., East Group Properties Inc., Knobias, Inc., Parkway Properties, Inc., Trustmark Corporation, and Cellular South.

There is also a large number of cultural organizations and institutions that are a part of Jackson's economy as well. Some of these organizations include: Mississippi Department of Archives and History, Craftsman's Guild of Mississippi, Celtic Heritage Society of Mississippi, Municipal Art Gallery, and many more.

The median income for a household in the city in the year 2000 was $30,414, and the median income for a family was $36,003.

Thursday, November 20, 2008