Regional Economic Development Opportunities and Recreational Activities in Southwest Mississippi
Region Information
Scenic Rivers Development Alliance
Region Information
The five counties that make up the Scenic Rivers Development Alliance have the population and workforce to provide the resources your company needs to grow and expand. These human resources provide a reliable workforce within a 45 minute drive to the region.
WORKFORCE
328,719
Labor Force Participation
261,064
Total Employed in Region
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
Average Wage
$47,966
Average
Manufacturing Wage
$58,318
Median Household Income:
$55,678
Cost of Living Index:
Scenic Rivers
Development Alliance:
95.3
State of
Mississippi:
85.5
United States of
America:
100
Data Sources JobEQ, Hoover and ESRI. Retrieved February 2024. Data points range from 2022 – 2023.
Region is defined by a 45 minute drive and includes Amite, Franklin, Jefferson Davis, Lamar, Lawrence, Lincoln, Marion, Pearl River, Pike and Walthall Counties. Also St. Helena, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa and Washington LA Parishes.