Economy & Jobs — Bolivar, Missouri
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $49,622 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$50,800 |
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| Per Capita Income | $24,723 |
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| Poverty Rate | 18.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 4,628 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 35.2% |
| Retail | 15.0% |
| Professional | 10.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 17 |
| Fast Food | 16 |
| Insurance Agencies | 13 |
| Gas Stations | 11 |
| Auto Repair | 10 |
| Real Estate Offices | 10 |
| Commercial Banks | 10 |
| General Merchandise | 9 |
| Law Offices | 7 |
| Beauty Salons | 6 |
| Hotels Motels | 6 |
| Coffee Shops | 6 |
| Nursing Care | 5 |
| Child Day Care | 5 |
| Grocery Stores | 4 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
