Economy & Jobs — Houston, Missouri
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $40,000 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$47,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $23,126 |
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| Poverty Rate | 30.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 8.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,116 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 23.4% |
| Manufacturing | 20.7% |
| Retail | 13.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Gas Stations | 16 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 13 |
| Commercial Banks | 11 |
| Insurance Agencies | 11 |
| General Merchandise | 8 |
| Fast Food | 8 |
| Auto Repair | 7 |
| Child Day Care | 7 |
| Grocery Stores | 6 |
| Law Offices | 4 |
| Hotels Motels | 4 |
| Funeral Homes | 3 |
| Nursing Care | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
