Economy & Jobs — Wayland, Missouri
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $22,455 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$58,600 |
| Per Capita Income | $24,756 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.4% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| In Labor Force | 171 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Manufacturing | 54.4% |
| Retail | 16.7% |
| Education Healthcare | 7.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Commercial Banks | 7 |
| Gas Stations | 6 |
| Insurance Agencies | 4 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 4 |
| Fast Food | 4 |
| Auto Repair | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013 (county fallback).