Economy & Jobs — Dexter, Missouri
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $51,701 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$54,300 |
| Per Capita Income | $23,357 |
| Poverty Rate | 17.0% |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.4% |
| In Labor Force | 3,132 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Education Healthcare | 30.5% |
| Retail | 14.1% |
| Manufacturing | 14.0% |
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.