Economy & Jobs — St. Louis, Missouri
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $56,160 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$63,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $38,947 |
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| Poverty Rate | 20.6% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 162,817 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 28.9% |
| Professional | 12.2% |
| Arts Food | 11.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 333 |
| Fast Food | 316 |
| Home Health | 253 |
| Law Offices | 247 |
| Physician Offices | 170 |
| Bars | 106 |
| Child Day Care | 100 |
| Real Estate Offices | 95 |
| Insurance Agencies | 92 |
| Gas Stations | 88 |
| Grocery Stores | 84 |
| Commercial Banks | 83 |
| Coffee Shops | 75 |
| Auto Repair | 72 |
| Dental Offices | 64 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
