Economy & Jobs — Mount Vernon, Missouri
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $53,255 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$56,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $24,347 |
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| Poverty Rate | 13.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,925 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 26.7% |
| Retail | 16.7% |
| Manufacturing | 11.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 23 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 20 |
| Gas Stations | 19 |
| Insurance Agencies | 13 |
| Auto Repair | 12 |
| Commercial Banks | 11 |
| General Merchandise | 10 |
| Used Car Dealers | 8 |
| Physician Offices | 8 |
| Real Estate Offices | 6 |
| Law Offices | 6 |
| Child Day Care | 6 |
| Grocery Stores | 5 |
| Beauty Salons | 5 |
| Dental Offices | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
