Economy & Jobs — Benton, Missouri
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $86,023 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$94,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $39,517 |
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| Poverty Rate | 3.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 1.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 394 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 27.5% |
| Manufacturing | 15.7% |
| Transportation | 9.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Physician Offices | 36 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 27 |
| Fast Food | 25 |
| Insurance Agencies | 18 |
| Gas Stations | 17 |
| Commercial Banks | 16 |
| Law Offices | 16 |
| Home Health | 14 |
| General Merchandise | 11 |
| Nursing Care | 11 |
| Grocery Stores | 10 |
| Accounting Firms | 10 |
| Funeral Homes | 9 |
| Dental Offices | 9 |
| Child Day Care | 9 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
