St. Clair County: Economy & Jobs
St. Clair County reports a median household income of $53,043 (about the same as St. Clair County median $53,043; 1.4× below Missouri median $72,119), with homes at a median value of $126,500.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $53,043 — below the Missouri median ($72,118). Poverty rate 15.7% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $3,960 |
|---|---|
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $194,368 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $49,083 |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $53,043 (vs Missouri $72,119) |
| Poverty Rate | 15.7% |
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 2.4% — below the U.S. average of ~4%.
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 1,710 |
|---|---|
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $67,932,904 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $39,737 |
| 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 | 2.4% (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 | 33 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 669 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 20.30 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Animal Totals, Crop Totals, Cattle, Grain, Soybeans |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 164 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 1,137 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 41,652 |
| 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 · Gas Stations | 7 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Commercial Banks | 5 |
| Local Businesses · Insurance Agencies | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Law Offices | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Home Health | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Full Service Restaurants | 6 |
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 | 6 |
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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 | 18 |
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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 | $75,280,483 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 8,108.63 |
| Federal Spending · Population | 9,284 people |
Sources: USAspending API