Economy & Jobs — Paola, Kansas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $74,662 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$83,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $39,914 |
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| Poverty Rate | 7.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 3,065 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 26.6% |
| Arts Food | 12.2% |
| Retail | 10.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 24 |
| Fast Food | 21 |
| Commercial Banks | 16 |
| Insurance Agencies | 15 |
| Real Estate Offices | 13 |
| Gas Stations | 12 |
| Auto Repair | 10 |
| Physician Offices | 10 |
| Funeral Homes | 9 |
| Chiropractors | 8 |
| Nursing Care | 8 |
| Liquor Stores | 7 |
| Beauty Salons | 7 |
| Dental Offices | 7 |
| General Merchandise | 6 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
