Economy & Jobs — St. James, Missouri
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $53,453 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$57,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $23,711 |
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| Poverty Rate | 19.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 7.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,654 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 27.2% |
| Retail | 20.0% |
| Professional | 14.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 37 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 31 |
| Gas Stations | 23 |
| Physician Offices | 22 |
| Hotels Motels | 20 |
| Auto Repair | 18 |
| Commercial Banks | 18 |
| Insurance Agencies | 17 |
| General Merchandise | 14 |
| Real Estate Offices | 12 |
| Law Offices | 11 |
| Dental Offices | 11 |
| Coffee Shops | 10 |
| Used Car Dealers | 9 |
| Accounting Firms | 7 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
