Economy & Jobs — Springfield, Missouri
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $49,311 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$52,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $30,864 |
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| Poverty Rate | 18.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 87,804 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 25.1% |
| Retail | 14.0% |
| Arts Food | 12.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Insurance Agencies | 54 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 54 |
| Fast Food | 53 |
| Real Estate Offices | 51 |
| Gas Stations | 34 |
| Auto Repair | 30 |
| Commercial Banks | 28 |
| Dental Offices | 22 |
| General Merchandise | 17 |
| Physician Offices | 17 |
| Child Day Care | 16 |
| Used Car Dealers | 15 |
| Beauty Salons | 15 |
| Law Offices | 15 |
| Grocery Stores | 12 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
