MS
Mississippi
Population: 3.0M |
Employed: 1.4M
No Mandatory State DI Program
Workers in Mississippi rely on employer-sponsored coverage, private policies, or federal SSDI benefits.
97,000
Disabled OASDI Beneficiaries
Mississippi residents
13.9%
Disability Rate
+3.7pp above national avg
700,000
Total OASDI Beneficiaries
All categories
$1,190
Avg Monthly Benefit
Disabled workers
Key Cities
- Jackson
- Gulfport
- Southaven
Employment
1.4M
Total Employment
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
$47
Avg. Annual Income
Social Security
2
SSA Field Offices
#33
National DI Rank
None
State DI Program
vs. National Average
13.9%
Mississippi DI Rate
vs.
10.2%
National Average
Neighboring States
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Data Source
OASDI beneficiary statistics for Mississippi are sourced from the official U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) — December 2024 data release.