Economy & Jobs — Kansas City, Missouri
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $69,166 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$76,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $40,112 |
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| Poverty Rate | 14.6% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 279,516 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 22.4% |
| Professional | 14.6% |
| Retail | 9.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 63 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 58 |
| Insurance Agencies | 56 |
| Real Estate Offices | 44 |
| Gas Stations | 41 |
| Dental Offices | 33 |
| Commercial Banks | 28 |
| Auto Repair | 26 |
| Law Offices | 26 |
| Physician Offices | 21 |
| Child Day Care | 19 |
| Coffee Shops | 19 |
| General Merchandise | 18 |
| Beauty Salons | 16 |
| Chiropractors | 14 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
