Economy & Jobs — De Soto, Missouri
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $52,500 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$52,600 |
| Per Capita Income | $24,680 |
| Poverty Rate | 13.1% |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% |
| In Labor Force | 3,238 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Education Healthcare | 16.8% |
| Professional | 15.4% |
| Construction | 12.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Fast Food | 141 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 102 |
| Insurance Agencies | 89 |
| Physician Offices | 79 |
| Gas Stations | 74 |
| Auto Repair | 67 |
| Real Estate Offices | 64 |
| Dental Offices | 53 |
| Commercial Banks | 42 |
| Child Day Care | 40 |
| Law Offices | 32 |
| General Merchandise | 28 |
| Beauty Salons | 27 |
| Pet Grooming | 27 |
| Chiropractors | 26 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.