Senior Life in Mississippi

residents over the age of 65 make up 12.4% of the total population. This is exactly the same as the national average, which is also 12.4% (2006 census). There are over 360,000 seniors living in . This number will most certainly rise in the coming years, as well as the need for assisted living and long term care in .

Economy:

has the lowest median household income and per capita income in the nation, making it arguably the poorest state in the country. ans receive approximately $2 for every dollar they send to Washington D.C. in taxes, the second highest ratio in the country. Education, health and social services are the biggest employers in the state, followed by manufacturing and retail. Agriculture remains a major presence, particularly soybeans and cotton, which ans produce at among the highest levels in the nation.

Noteworthy:

The Blues Trail, which will be marked with important historical sites in history of blues music, is currently under construction. Many, if not most, of legendary early and mid 20th century bluesmen came from.