Recent issues
Vol. 7, Issue 13: Warehousing and Storage Employment – October 26, 2026 (PDF)
Missouri’s warehousing and storage firms employ over 27,000 workers and represent a key supply chain partner for many businesses. Missouri warehousing employment grew 29% over the past five years, outpacing the combined 17% growth of neighboring states. Large general warehousing facilities, often for major retailers, account for most industry employment. Limited access to specialized storage facilities can make it difficult for smaller businesses to expand operations.
Vol. 7, Issue 12: Wealth and Migration Among Older Households – October 5, 2026 (PDF)
Adjusted for inflation, the median net worth of U.S. households age 65 and older is roughly twice as high in 2022 as in 1992, while younger household net worth has grown more slowly. Older adults make up a larger share of nonmetro Missouri's population, recent migration is widening the gap: 3.2% of adults age 65 and older in nonmetro counties are new residents, compared with 2.7% in metro counties. Missouri’s relatively low cost of living makes many rural communities attractive to retirees, especially when tied to recreational amenities and access to healthcare, family, and friends in nearby metro areas.
Vol. 7, Issue 11: Multiple Job and Self-Employed Trends – September 14, 2026 (PDF)
In 2025, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated that 8.8 million people held multiple jobs, representing 5.4% of U.S. workers. Adults aged 25 to 54 saw the largest increase of any age group, with the multiple-jobholding rate rising by nearly 1 percentage point (pp). Missouri had more than 485,000 nonemployer establishments in 2023, including 429,000 sole proprietorships, generating $26.2 billion in revenue.