Economy & Jobs — La Plata, Missouri
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $50,000 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$56,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $28,286 |
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| Poverty Rate | 9.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 8.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 577 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 27.8% |
| Retail | 26.4% |
| Manufacturing | 8.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Gas Stations | 10 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 10 |
| Fast Food | 10 |
| Commercial Banks | 9 |
| Physician Offices | 9 |
| Insurance Agencies | 8 |
| Hotels Motels | 6 |
| General Merchandise | 5 |
| Auto Repair | 4 |
| Beauty Salons | 3 |
| Law Offices | 3 |
| Dental Offices | 3 |
| Fitness Centers | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
