Jobs, pay and daily life in McComb, from official statistics with source and year on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
McComb is a city in Mississippi with 12,049 residents. The median household earns $40,707 a year and the median rent is $873 a month, which is 25.7% of the median household income. We could not match it to a metropolitan area in the BLS wage tables, so metro pay data is not shown.
How McComb compares. Among the 60 largest places in Mississippi, McComb is #33 by population, #57 for college degrees (#1 = most), #56 for remote work (#1 = most), #51 for homeownership (#1 = highest). Its county, Pike County, is #58 of 82 counties for average pay ($42,337).
McComb has 12,049 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 0.4% of the population of Mississippi. It covers 12 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 1,023 people per square mile. The median age is 36.3, 6% younger than the state median (36.3 against 38.6).
The median gross rent is $873 a month (rent plus utilities), 8% below the state median ($873 against $954). Over a year that is 25.7% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $98,700, which is 2.4 times the median household income ($40,707); a ratio under 4 usually means ownership is within reach for many households. 47.9% of households own their home, 32% below the state average (47.9% against 70.0%). A low ownership share points to a rental-heavy market with more apartments and shorter stays.
In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Pike County was 4.0%. 50.5% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Pike County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.
Among workers, 79.1% drive alone, 0.0% use public transit, 2.2% walk, 1.1% work from home. 10.8% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 26% below the state average (10.8% against 14.4%).
14.6% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 42% below the state share (14.6% against 25.1%). 0.9% of residents were born outside the United States, 62% below the state share (0.9% against 2.4%). The poverty rate is 27.1%, 43% above the state rate (27.1% against 18.9%).
The warmest month is Jul, averaging 82°F (27.5°C), and the coolest is Jan at 47°F (8.6°C). About 1,569 mm (62 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; Aug is the wettest month (164 mm) and Nov the driest (92 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.
Closest cities in this guide: Brookhaven (23 miles, rent 15% lower); Columbia (39 miles, rent 8% lower); Bogalusa (49 miles, rent 12% lower); Hammond (51 miles, rent 22% higher). Rent differences are against McComb; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.
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There are 241 federal postings open in Mississippi (USAJOBS, state level; we do not have a city filter for them). Private-sector jobs are not in this feed.
No metropolitan wage table is matched to this city. Employment shares of residents by industry (ACS):
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 32.8% |
| Manufacturing | 22.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 11.0% |
| Retail trade | 7.0% |
| Public administration | 6.8% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 6.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 4.9% |
| Other services | 2.7% |
| Information | 2.0% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 1.4% |
| Construction | 1.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 1.1% |
Cities have no official GDP or payroll count of their own. These figures are for the county where McComb lies and cover the whole county, not only the city.
| County ⇅ | Population ⇅ | GDP (2024) ⇅ | GDP per resident ⇅ | Jobs (QCEW 2024) ⇅ | Employer sites ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Job change vs 2023 ⇅ | Unemployment rate ⇅ | Labour force ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pike County | 39,602 | $1,554 million | $39,243 | 14,377 | 1,033 | $42,337 | -2.7% | 4.0% | 13,945 |
| Industry ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Share of private jobs ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Concentration vs US (location quotient) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2,369 | 25.2% | $49,090 | 2.01 |
| Retail trade | 2,180 | 23.2% | $30,367 | 1.52 |
| Accommodation and food services | 1,603 | 17.1% | $16,151 | 1.23 |
| Finance and insurance | 405 | 4.3% | $54,687 | 0.69 |
| Wholesale trade | 384 | 4.1% | $57,125 | 0.68 |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing | 360 | 3.8% | $48,827 | 3.09 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 356 | 3.8% | $44,977 | 0.58 |
| Administrative and waste services | 323 | 3.4% | $40,511 | 0.38 |
| Other services (except public administration) | 274 | 2.9% | $39,580 | 0.63 |
| Construction | 262 | 2.8% | $50,554 | 0.35 |
| Professional and technical services | 208 | 2.2% | $46,267 | 0.21 |
| Management of companies | 166 | 1.8% | $84,706 | 0.68 |
| Real estate and rental | 144 | 1.5% | $46,144 | 0.65 |
| Utilities | 138 | 1.5% | $80,546 | 2.52 |
| Information | 96 | 1.0% | $47,650 | 0.36 |
| Arts, entertainment, recreation | 81 | 0.9% | $14,046 | 0.34 |
| Mining, oil and gas | 42 | 0.4% | $100,351 | 0.77 |
QCEW counts jobs covered by unemployment insurance; sectors with too few employers are withheld by BLS. Latest-month unemployment is preliminary.
| How residents get to work ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.1% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.2% |
| Work from home | 1.1% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 10.8% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $40,707 |
| Income per person | $20,996 |
| Median gross rent per month | $873 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 25.7% |
| Median home value | $98,700 |
| Homeowners | 47.9% |
| Poverty rate | 27.1% |
| Price level of the metro area (US = 100) | n/a |
| Metro median pay, all occupations | n/a |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
State tax: Flat 4.00%.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median age | 36.3 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 85.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 14.6% |
| Born abroad | 0.9% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 50.5% |
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| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8.6 | 47 | 131 |
| Feb | 11.1 | 52 | 136 |
| Mar | 14.9 | 59 | 129 |
| Apr | 18.8 | 66 | 116 |
| May | 23.0 | 73 | 126 |
| Jun | 26.6 | 80 | 152 |
| Jul | 27.5 | 82 | 156 |
| Aug | 27.2 | 81 | 164 |
| Sep | 24.8 | 77 | 111 |
| Oct | 19.6 | 67 | 111 |
| Nov | 13.8 | 57 | 92 |
| Dec | 10.2 | 50 | 145 |
Satellite-reanalysis climatology on a grid of roughly 50 km, so it smooths local effects (hills, coast, city heat). It is not a weather-station record.
| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Distance (straight line) ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookhaven | MS | 23 mi | 11,650 | $36,685 | $740 |
| Columbia | MS | 39 mi | 6,632 | $38,507 | $806 |
| Bogalusa | LA | 49 mi | 10,468 | $30,749 | $767 |
| Hammond | LA | 51 mi | 21,539 | $48,166 | $1,061 |
| Ponchatoula | LA | 56 mi | 7,808 | $51,161 | $762 |
| Covington | LA | 57 mi | 11,658 | $75,851 | $1,396 |
| Zachary | LA | 57 mi | 19,952 | $84,480 | $1,527 |
| Natchez | MS | 58 mi | 14,192 | $36,735 | $806 |
| Central | LA | 58 mi | 29,783 | $89,554 | $1,309 |
| Denham Springs | LA | 61 mi | 9,323 | $71,569 | $1,014 |
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12,049 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$873 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 25.7% of the median household income.
$40,707 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
4.0% (BLS county, Pike County (latest month 2026M09)).
Mississippi. See the state guide for minimum wage, taxes and pay.