Economy & Jobs — Columbia, Missouri
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $66,498 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$73,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $37,359 |
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| Poverty Rate | 19.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 69,265 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 36.3% |
| Arts Food | 12.8% |
| Retail | 9.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 154 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 141 |
| Physician Offices | 140 |
| Real Estate Offices | 103 |
| Insurance Agencies | 103 |
| Law Offices | 99 |
| Child Day Care | 81 |
| Dental Offices | 70 |
| Beauty Salons | 68 |
| Gas Stations | 62 |
| Commercial Banks | 61 |
| Coffee Shops | 47 |
| Auto Repair | 40 |
| Fitness Centers | 39 |
| Hotels Motels | 33 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
