Economy & Jobs — Meta, Missouri
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $42,708 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$47,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $30,539 |
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| Poverty Rate | 12.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 59 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 34.0% |
| Construction | 16.0% |
| Other Services | 12.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Commercial Banks | 11 |
| General Merchandise | 8 |
| Child Day Care | 8 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 7 |
| Gas Stations | 6 |
| Insurance Agencies | 6 |
| Fast Food | 6 |
| Grocery Stores | 5 |
| Auto Repair | 5 |
| Funeral Homes | 5 |
| Dental Offices | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
