Economy & Jobs — Wardell, Missouri
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $40,250 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$55,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $23,161 |
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| Poverty Rate | 42.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 0.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 166 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 18.8% |
| Education Healthcare | 17.5% |
| Arts Food | 15.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| 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.
