Retail Trade in Gulfport-Biloxi, MS
Metro Market Score 34.2 (Favorable), ranked #18 of 378 metros. 1,616 establishments, 19,361 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Lower is better. Relative to national retail trade average.
Employment in Gulfport-Biloxi's retail trade sector grew faster than most metros last year, pushing its growth trend index to 93.9. Combined with a 34.2 market score, this metro sits in the top 10% for overall conditions.
1,616 Retail Trade Firms in Gulfport-Biloxi
Gulfport-Biloxi vs Mississippi Statewide
How this metro's retail trade market compares to Mississippi overall. The state ranks #51/51 for entry risk.
| Measure | Gulfport-Biloxi | MS Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 34.2 Favorable | 59.2 High |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #18 of 378 metros | #51 of 51 states |
Metro and state scores use different methodologies (metro has 4 QCEW-based metrics; state adds BDS survival and momentum data). Direct score comparisons are approximate.
Other Industries in Gulfport-Biloxi
Retail Trade in Other Mississippi Metros
Retail Trade Metros With Similar Conditions
Metros within 5 points of Gulfport-Biloxi's 34.2 score. Useful when comparing markets with comparable entry profiles.
Retail Trade in States Bordering Mississippi
State-level entry risk for retail trade in adjacent states. Use this to weigh cross-border options.
Browse Retail Trade in Other States
State-level entry risk reports for retail trade across all 51 markets, sorted by rank.
Data Sources
- Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), Bureau of Labor Statistics. MSA-level establishment counts, employment, wages, and location quotients for the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.