Jobs & Economy in Vicksburg
Vicksburg's economy runs on a real, substantial federal research employer and a genuine casino-and-heritage tourism sector.
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Learn moreA real, substantial federal anchor employer
The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center is the top employer in Vicksburg and Warren County, at approximately 1,700 employees.
A real casino and tourism economy
Four real, currently operating casinos -- Ameristar, Bally's Vicksburg, Riverwalk, and WaterView -- anchor a genuine tourism-driven local economy, alongside Vicksburg National Military Park's approximately 410,300 annual visitors.
Additional real, established employers
Other cited significant Vicksburg employers include International Paper, Merit Health River Region, Ergon, Tyson, and Walmart.
Key takeaways
- The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center anchors real, substantial local employment at ~1,700 jobs.
- Vicksburg's four operating casinos and Civil War heritage tourism support a genuine visitor-driven economy.
- Confirm current, specific employer and job-market data directly with the Vicksburg-Warren Partnership.
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