Economy & Jobs — Licking, Missouri
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $35,652 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$37,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $17,480 |
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| Poverty Rate | 37.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 20.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 731 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 20.7% |
| Retail | 17.3% |
| Public Admin | 14.3% |
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.
