St. Louis County: Economy & Jobs
Median household income in St. Louis County is $70,069 (about the same as St. Louis County median $70,069; 1.3× below Minnesota median $90,958), with homes at a median value of $192,900.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $70,069 — below the Minnesota median ($90,957). Poverty rate 13.7% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $96,120 |
|---|---|
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $7,039,255 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $73,234 |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $70,069 (vs Minnesota $90,958) |
| Poverty Rate | 13.7% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 — county FIPS
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 4.6% — above the U.S. average of ~4%.
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 95,504 |
|---|---|
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $5,773,441,697 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $60,452 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 2,881,100 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.6% (vs Minnesota 4.0%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2024 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES)
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 821 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 11,663 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 14.20 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Animal Totals, Field Crops, Other, Cattle, Milk |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 5,363 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 83,078 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 4,498,644 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 32 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 37 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 99 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 24 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 20 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Stores | 6 |
| Local Businesses · Bookstores | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Electronics Stores | 8 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 162 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 138 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 70 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 33 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
| Total Snap Stores | 152 |
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Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $1,641,709,621 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 8,199.08 |
| Federal Spending · Population | 200,231 people |
Sources: USAspending API