Economy & Jobs — Fort Scott, Kansas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $52,159 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$69,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $31,273 |
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| Poverty Rate | 13.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 3,698 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 25.7% |
| Education Healthcare | 21.0% |
| Retail | 12.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 14 |
| Fast Food | 13 |
| Insurance Agencies | 11 |
| Gas Stations | 8 |
| Hotels Motels | 7 |
| Commercial Banks | 6 |
| Child Day Care | 6 |
| Real Estate Offices | 4 |
| Law Offices | 4 |
| Physician Offices | 4 |
| Liquor Stores | 3 |
| General Merchandise | 3 |
| Auto Repair | 3 |
| Funeral Homes | 3 |
| Accounting Firms | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
