Economy & Jobs — Bernie, Missouri
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $48,438 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$51,500 |
| Per Capita Income | $22,624 |
| Poverty Rate | 24.1% |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.7% |
| In Labor Force | 609 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Education Healthcare | 22.6% |
| Construction | 14.3% |
| Manufacturing | 14.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Full Service Restaurants | 20 |
| Commercial Banks | 18 |
| Insurance Agencies | 17 |
| Fast Food | 14 |
| Gas Stations | 12 |
| Home Health | 12 |
| Nursing Care | 12 |
| Auto Repair | 10 |
| Physician Offices | 10 |
| Child Day Care | 10 |
| General Merchandise | 8 |
| Law Offices | 8 |
| Coffee Shops | 7 |
| Grocery Stores | 6 |
| Hotels Motels | 6 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.