Economy & Jobs — Sikeston, Missouri
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $58,915 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$60,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $31,846 |
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| Poverty Rate | 14.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 7,321 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 28.8% |
| Manufacturing | 13.2% |
| Retail | 12.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Home Health | 19 |
| Fast Food | 14 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 10 |
| General Merchandise | 9 |
| Commercial Banks | 9 |
| Insurance Agencies | 8 |
| Gas Stations | 7 |
| Grocery Stores | 5 |
| Nursing Care | 5 |
| Hotels Motels | 5 |
| New Car Dealers | 4 |
| Law Offices | 4 |
| Auto Repair | 3 |
| Physician Offices | 3 |
| Dental Offices | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
