Economy & Jobs — Waynesville, Missouri
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $56,836 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$85,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $34,992 |
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| Poverty Rate | 16.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 2,706 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 31.3% |
| Public Admin | 21.1% |
| Manufacturing | 19.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 32 |
| Fast Food | 28 |
| Hotels Motels | 25 |
| Gas Stations | 23 |
| Commercial Banks | 19 |
| Real Estate Offices | 12 |
| General Merchandise | 11 |
| Insurance Agencies | 10 |
| Auto Repair | 9 |
| Child Day Care | 9 |
| Pet Grooming | 8 |
| Coffee Shops | 7 |
| Physician Offices | 6 |
| Grocery Stores | 5 |
| New Car Dealers | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
