St. Paul: Economy & Jobs
$138,409 is the median household income in St. Paul (1.8× higher than Marion County median $77,351; 1.6× higher than Oregon median $83,982), with homes at a median value of $541,700. The surrounding county supports 171,271 jobs (avg $62,787).
- $72,475 avg taxable income per return — lower than the median household income.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $138,409 — above the Oregon median ($83,981). Poverty rate 2.1% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Price To Income Ratio | 3.9× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Rent To Income Pct | 13.0% |
| Affordability · Affordable | Yes |
| Affordability · Interpretation | affordable |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $159,660 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $11,571,290 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $72,475 |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $128,765 |
| Median Household Income | $138,409 (vs Oregon $83,982) |
| Poverty Rate | 2.1% |
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 | mixed |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | affluent |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $138,409 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 0.9% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 9% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 8.6% |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 171,271 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $10,753,543,685 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $62,787 |
| 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 | 1,943,180 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.9% (vs Oregon 5.6%) |
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 | 568 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 41,911 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 73.80 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Sod, Crop Totals, Horticulture Totals, Nursery Totals, Field Crops, Other |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 9,073 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 115,999 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 5,730,518 |
| 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 · Grocery Stores | 44 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 98 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 15 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 50 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 22 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 38 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Stores | 13 |
| Local Businesses · Bookstores | 4 |
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 | 280 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 272 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 80 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 89 |
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 (10)
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 (2)
| Nearest Snap · Name | STOP N SAVE #4 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 291 |
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 | RIDDLE 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 | $4,374,917,842 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 12,647.20 |
| Federal Spending · Population | 345,920 people |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 79.7% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 2.6% |
| Pct Walked | 8.6% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 39.9 years (vs Oregon 40.6y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 26.3% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 4 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Affordable | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | hospital access, VA nearby, affordable |
| Retirement Score · Rating | good |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12