Mississippi hits record nonfarm employment in July, Gov. Reeves says
Gov. Tate Reeves said recently that Mississippi has more workers than ever after the state’s total nonfarm employment reached a record high in July, reaching 1,196,200 jobs.
“There’s been no shortage of record-breaking economic news for Mississippi over the last six-plus years,” Reeves said in a Facebook post. “It’s amazing to see what our state is accomplishing and how it’s improving the lives of people across Mississippi. It seems like every week we’re announcing another economic win that’s helping continue Mississippi’s unprecedented momentum.”
Nonfarm employment is a standard labor-market measure that counts jobs outside the agricultural sector and is closely watched by economists and policymakers as an indicator of economic health. A record level of payrolls typically signals increased hiring across private industry and government roles.
The announcement underscores the state’s emphasis on economic growth and workforce development under Reeves’s administration. Officials and business leaders often use such milestones to promote investment and to frame policy decisions. We will provide more information as it becomes available.
