Economy & Jobs — Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $41,941 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$47,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $22,985 |
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| Poverty Rate | 20.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.9% |
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| In Labor Force | 6,827 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 24.4% |
| Manufacturing | 16.1% |
| Retail | 14.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 38 |
| Physician Offices | 29 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 28 |
| Gas Stations | 22 |
| Commercial Banks | 20 |
| Law Offices | 16 |
| General Merchandise | 14 |
| Dental Offices | 13 |
| Home Health | 13 |
| Child Day Care | 13 |
| Auto Repair | 12 |
| Insurance Agencies | 12 |
| Used Car Dealers | 10 |
| Bars | 9 |
| Hotels Motels | 8 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
