Economy & Jobs — Essex, Missouri
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $62,536 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$72,800 |
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| Per Capita Income | $27,829 |
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| Poverty Rate | 24.6% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 1.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 239 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 20.9% |
| Education Healthcare | 20.1% |
| Retail | 16.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| 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.
