Economy & Jobs — Hayward, Missouri
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $81,528 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$92,900 |
| Per Capita Income | $22,869 |
| Poverty Rate | 29.3% |
| Unemployment Rate | 21.1% |
| In Labor Force | 28 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Manufacturing | 80.0% |
| Education Healthcare | 20.0% |
| Agriculture | 0.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Home Health | 13 |
| Convenience Stores | 9 |
| Fast Food | 8 |
| Commercial Banks | 7 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 7 |
| Grocery Stores | 6 |
| Insurance Agencies | 6 |
| Gas Stations | 5 |
| General Merchandise | 5 |
| Hotels Motels | 5 |
| Auto Repair | 4 |
| Law Offices | 4 |
| Child Day Care | 4 |
| Funeral Homes | 3 |
| Accounting Firms | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.