Economy & Jobs — Mexico, Missouri
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $50,873 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$55,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $27,698 |
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| Poverty Rate | 17.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 7.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 5,405 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 26.0% |
| Manufacturing | 16.8% |
| Retail | 13.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Insurance Agencies | 19 |
| Fast Food | 13 |
| Gas Stations | 12 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 9 |
| General Merchandise | 8 |
| Auto Repair | 8 |
| Physician Offices | 8 |
| Commercial Banks | 7 |
| Law Offices | 7 |
| Accounting Firms | 6 |
| Child Day Care | 5 |
| Hotels Motels | 4 |
| Pet Grooming | 3 |
| Dental Offices | 3 |
| Chiropractors | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
