Economy & Jobs — Clayton, Missouri
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $123,000 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$146,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $75,049 |
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| Poverty Rate | 8.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 7,997 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 35.8% |
| Professional | 17.8% |
| Finance Insurance | 13.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Physician Offices | 1,041 |
| Fast Food | 862 |
| Insurance Agencies | 723 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 706 |
| Law Offices | 653 |
| Real Estate Offices | 523 |
| Dental Offices | 492 |
| Home Health | 492 |
| Commercial Banks | 354 |
| Beauty Salons | 344 |
| Auto Repair | 266 |
| Gas Stations | 263 |
| Child Day Care | 243 |
| Accounting Firms | 234 |
| Chiropractors | 197 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
