St. Charles County: Economy & Jobs
St. Charles County reports a median household income of $104,692 (about the same as St. Charles County median $104,692; 1.5× higher than Missouri median $72,119), with homes at a median value of $278,300.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $104,692 — above the Missouri median ($72,118). Poverty rate 4.5% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $206,160 |
|---|---|
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $19,372,408 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $93,968 |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $104,692 (vs Missouri $72,119) |
| Poverty Rate | 4.5% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 — county FIPS
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 3.1% — below the U.S. average of ~4%.
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 162,611 |
|---|---|
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $9,773,716,375 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $60,105 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 2,876,400 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.1% (vs Missouri 4.3%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2024 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES)
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 85 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 69,160 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 813.60 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Grain, Soybeans, Corn, Animal Totals |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 8,974 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 142,108 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 7,793,408 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 48 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 31 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 106 |
| Local Businesses · Department Stores | 6 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 34 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 19 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Stores | 19 |
| Local Businesses · Bookstores | 3 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 305 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 326 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 44 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 80 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
| Total Snap Stores | 159 |
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Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $2,316,928,256 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 5,717.11 |
| Federal Spending · Population | 405,262 people |
Sources: USAspending API