Economy & Jobs — East Prairie, Missouri
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $34,637 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$35,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $19,643 |
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| Poverty Rate | 21.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,055 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 25.8% |
| Retail | 18.8% |
| Arts Food | 17.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 11 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 9 |
| Gas Stations | 7 |
| Commercial Banks | 7 |
| General Merchandise | 6 |
| Insurance Agencies | 6 |
| Physician Offices | 4 |
| Funeral Homes | 3 |
| Nursing Care | 3 |
| Child Day Care | 3 |
| Coffee Shops | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
