Economy & Jobs — Van Buren, Missouri
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $20,560 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$23,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $13,541 |
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| Poverty Rate | 44.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 8.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 369 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 35.4% |
| Retail | 16.7% |
| Arts Food | 16.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Commercial Banks | 6 |
| Home Health | 6 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 6 |
| Grocery Stores | 4 |
| General Merchandise | 4 |
| Fast Food | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
