Mississippi

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Federal Workforce in Mississippi

Total Workforce

1,278,297

Federal Workforce

19,560

Probationary Federal Workforce

4,285

Sources: OPM.gov (Mar. '24); Census.gov (Dec '24); BLS.gov (Feb. '24)

Federal Funding & State Revenue

Historically, federal dollars have accounted for about a quarter to a third of state revenue. The COVID-19 Pandemic increased those numbers. Approximately 42.04% of the State's 2019 budget came from federal funding, and 45.06% of 2022's budget.

Sources: Pew Trusts; Census.gov; NBER.gov

Summary of State Dots

Action Mississippi Stories
Defense1
Economy & Employment3
Education2
Emergency Services, Public Safety & Law Enforcement1
Energy6
Food & Agriculture8
Housing1
Humanities & the Arts2
Infrastructure3
International Development1
Natural Resources, Environment & Public Lands18
Overarching7
Public Health & Healthcare26
Research & Academic Research5
Social Services11
Total 95

Last Updated: 4/22/2025

DOGE Data Summary

According to DOGE data, 4 contracts, 24 grants and 9 leases have been terminated in Mississippi.

Top Federal Occupations in Mississippi

This table provides a snapshot of federal occupations in this state. Click here for descriptions of these occupations.

Probationary employees include those employed by a federal agency for a year or less by March, 2024. For some agencies, the probationary period last longer (2-3yrs). In most cases, the probationary period restarts when a worker is promoted.

Occupation Total Employees Probationary Employees
NURSE1224186
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION AND PROGRAM65354
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT59960
MISCELLANEOUS CLERK AND ASSISTANT56499
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT51046
MEDICAL SUPPORT ASSISTANCE486133
CIVIL ENGINEERING48318
MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYSIS44930
CONTRACTING37933
GENERAL PHYSICAL SCIENCE35628

Sources: OPM.gov (2024)

Top Federal Employers in State

State Agency Non-probationary Probationary Total
MSDepartment Of Veterans Affairs45057815286
MSDepartment Of The Army36184364054
MSDepartment Of The Navy22792672546
MSDepartment Of The Air Force18562282084
MSDepartment Of Agriculture13871401527

Sources: OPM.gov

Impacted Funding for Food Programs

This summarizes cuts from only a few of the food-related programs impacted by funding changes since January 2025.

The LFS program awards money to states to buy local foods for schools and childcare institutions, and the LFPA program provides funding for state, tribal and territorial governments to buy food produced within the state or within 400 miles of delivery destinations. Both programs have been cancelled.

State, Tribe, or Territory Local Food for Schools (FY25) Local Food Purchase Cooperative Agreement (FY25)
Mississippi$7,483,485$3,552,579

Top 5 Counties with Federal Workers

County Federal Employees
Harrison County6328
Hinds County4614
Warren County2755
Hancock County1954
Jackson County1643

Sources: BLS.gov

Potentially Impacted Federal Programs

​In Mississippi, several federally supported social programs are particularly impactful, addressing the state’s unique needs and demographics. These programs provide essential services in areas such as financial assistance, nutrition, early childhood education, housing, and health care.​ Examples include:

Some of these programs have already been impacted, and others may be impacted in the future.

State Map

Federal Cuts Tracker
Rural Counties
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Indigenous Lands
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Majority Non-White Areas
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Poverty Areas
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Number of Federal Workers by Congressional District
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Number of Federal Workers by County
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Circle Outlines
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Future Analysis

Check back for deeper dives into this data, including consideration of these questions:

  • How do these changes impact local and state economies?
  • How are local and state governments, NGOs, and businesses responding to federal changes? What gaps are they filling, and what gaps remain?
  • How is federal government change evolving over time?

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