Economy & Jobs — Merriam Woods, Missouri
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $52,250 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$57,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $19,903 |
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| Poverty Rate | 25.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 10.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,054 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Arts Food | 30.8% |
| Retail | 14.2% |
| Construction | 14.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Real Estate Offices | 105 |
| Hotels Motels | 105 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 87 |
| Fast Food | 63 |
| Gas Stations | 30 |
| Coffee Shops | 28 |
| Physician Offices | 26 |
| Commercial Banks | 24 |
| General Merchandise | 22 |
| Insurance Agencies | 22 |
| Clothing Stores | 20 |
| Law Offices | 19 |
| Theater Companies | 17 |
| Auto Repair | 14 |
| Beauty Salons | 13 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
