Economy & Jobs — Jefferson City, Missouri
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $66,371 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$76,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $36,051 |
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| Poverty Rate | 12.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 21,261 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 21.8% |
| Public Admin | 15.4% |
| Retail | 11.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 26 |
| Fast Food | 23 |
| Gas Stations | 22 |
| Insurance Agencies | 21 |
| Commercial Banks | 15 |
| Child Day Care | 13 |
| Auto Repair | 10 |
| Hotels Motels | 10 |
| Real Estate Offices | 9 |
| General Merchandise | 8 |
| Dental Offices | 5 |
| Grocery Stores | 4 |
| Liquor Stores | 4 |
| Used Car Dealers | 4 |
| Beauty Salons | 4 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
