Economy & Jobs — St. Joseph, Missouri
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $57,956 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$63,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $31,499 |
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| Poverty Rate | 17.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 34,212 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 25.0% |
| Manufacturing | 19.8% |
| Retail | 11.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 84 |
| Physician Offices | 63 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 54 |
| Insurance Agencies | 49 |
| Law Offices | 42 |
| Gas Stations | 38 |
| Real Estate Offices | 30 |
| Dental Offices | 30 |
| Auto Repair | 28 |
| Commercial Banks | 25 |
| Beauty Salons | 19 |
| Bars | 19 |
| Coffee Shops | 19 |
| General Merchandise | 17 |
| Accounting Firms | 16 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
