Economy & Jobs — Southwest City, Missouri
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $44,625 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$44,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $26,122 |
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| Poverty Rate | 15.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 386 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 45.9% |
| Construction | 16.8% |
| Professional | 10.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Gas Stations | 11 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 11 |
| Commercial Banks | 9 |
| General Merchandise | 8 |
| Physician Offices | 8 |
| Fast Food | 8 |
| Insurance Agencies | 6 |
| Grocery Stores | 5 |
| Liquor Stores | 5 |
| Auto Repair | 5 |
| Law Offices | 5 |
| Bars | 4 |
| Convenience Stores | 3 |
| New Car Dealers | 3 |
| Funeral Homes | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
