St. Paul: Economy & Jobs
$34,792 is the median household income in St. Paul (1.6× below Madison County median $56,798; 1.8× below Arkansas median $62,157), with homes at a median value of $-666,666,666. The surrounding county supports 3,680 jobs (avg $44,603).
- $56,290 avg taxable income per return — higher than the median household income.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $34,792 — below the Arkansas median ($62,157). Poverty rate 21.8% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 2.5× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 21.8% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $7,270 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $409,229 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $56,290 |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $52,702 |
| Median Household Income | $34,792 (vs Arkansas $62,157) |
| Poverty Rate | 21.8% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | service_economy |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Manufacturing |
| Economic Character · Income Level | lower-income |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $34,792 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 4.5% — above the U.S. average of ~4%.
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Mean Commute Min | 45.20 |
| Commuter Profile · Profile | long commute / bedroom community |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 3,680 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $164,119,292 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $44,603 |
| 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 | 1,271,320 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.5% (vs Arkansas 5.2%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
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 | 1,012 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 194,442 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 192.10 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Animal Totals, Poultry Totals, Cattle, Crop Totals, Field Crops, Other |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 232 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 2,820 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 117,548 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county 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 · Convenience Stores | 5 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 8 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 7 |
| Local Businesses · Auto Repair | 5 |
| Local Businesses · Real Estate Offices | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Commercial Banks | 8 |
| Local Businesses · Insurance Agencies | 5 |
| Local Businesses · Dental Offices | 3 |
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 | 7 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 4 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (5)
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.
Sample (3)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Harps Food Store 133 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 13 |
Sources: USDA SNAP — county FIPS aggregate
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | LAVACA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $125,141,734 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 7,574.71 |
| Federal Spending · Population | 16,521 people |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 71.2% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 23.1% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 34.1 years (vs Arkansas 38.8y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 45.5% |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | strong SS base, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | fair |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12