St. Louis County: Economy & Jobs
Median household income in St. Louis County is $82,936 (about the same as St. Louis County median $82,936; 1.1× higher than Missouri median $72,119), with homes at a median value of $249,400.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $82,936 — above the Missouri median ($72,118). Poverty rate 9.6% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $492,370 |
|---|---|
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $56,965,706 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $115,697 |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $82,936 (vs Missouri $72,119) |
| Poverty Rate | 9.6% |
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 4.3% — near the U.S. average of ~4%.
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 596,676 |
|---|---|
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $45,303,125,611 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $75,926 |
| 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 | 4.3% (at Missouri median) |
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 | 9 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 20,495 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 2,277.20 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Horticulture Totals, Floriculture Totals, Bedding Plant Totals, Nursery Totals |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 31,107 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 615,485 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 43,752,029 |
| 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 | 159 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 53 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 93 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 263 |
| Local Businesses · Department Stores | 15 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 120 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 99 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Stores | 47 |
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 | 706 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 862 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 73 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 188 |
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 | 347 |
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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 | $18,252,513,141 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 18,177.53 |
| Federal Spending · Population | 1,004,125 people |
Sources: USAspending API