Economy & Jobs — Malden, Missouri
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $40,118 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$44,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $22,813 |
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| Poverty Rate | 30.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 9.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,452 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 31.8% |
| Retail | 15.7% |
| Manufacturing | 12.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 25 |
| Fast Food | 20 |
| Gas Stations | 15 |
| Insurance Agencies | 14 |
| Home Health | 13 |
| Commercial Banks | 12 |
| General Merchandise | 11 |
| Law Offices | 11 |
| Physician Offices | 8 |
| Child Day Care | 8 |
| New Car Dealers | 7 |
| Nursing Care | 7 |
| Liquor Stores | 6 |
| Funeral Homes | 6 |
| Grocery Stores | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
