Economy & Jobs — Sheldon, Missouri
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $41,848 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$48,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $22,980 |
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| Poverty Rate | 37.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 186 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 30.2% |
| Retail | 15.6% |
| Manufacturing | 11.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 14 |
| Insurance Agencies | 13 |
| Gas Stations | 12 |
| Fast Food | 10 |
| Auto Repair | 9 |
| Commercial Banks | 8 |
| Law Offices | 6 |
| Dental Offices | 5 |
| Hotels Motels | 5 |
| General Merchandise | 4 |
| Home Health | 4 |
| New Car Dealers | 3 |
| Real Estate Offices | 3 |
| Accounting Firms | 3 |
| Physician Offices | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
