St. Mary's: Economy & Jobs
$25,357 is the median household income in St. Mary's (3.7× below Clear Creek County median $94,577; 3.8× below Colorado median $96,774), with homes at a median value of $-666,666,666. The surrounding county supports 3,323 jobs (avg $65,645).
- $107,993 avg taxable income per return — higher than the median household income.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $25,357 — below the Colorado median ($96,773). Poverty rate 54.4% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 100% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 16.0× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | very expensive |
| Affordability · Pct Severely Rent Burdened | 100.0% |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 54.4% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $4,920 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $531,324 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $107,993 |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $89,855 |
| Median Household Income | $25,357 (vs Colorado $96,774) |
| Poverty Rate | 54.4% |
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 | white_collar |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Arts Food |
| Economic Character · Income Level | lower-income |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $25,357 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. 18% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 18.2% |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 3,323 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $218,132,987 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $65,645 |
| 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 | 2,832,010 |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · 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 | 3 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 1,664 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 554.70 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Field Crops, Other, Specialty Animal Totals, Animal Totals, Goats |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 354 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 3,103 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 171,335 |
| 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 · Gas Stations | 13 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Real Estate Offices | 9 |
| Local Businesses · Commercial Banks | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Law Offices | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Hotels Motels | 14 |
| Local Businesses · Full Service Restaurants | 13 |
| Local Businesses · Fast Food | 12 |
| Local Businesses · Bars | 6 |
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 | 13 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 12 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 6 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 9 |
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 (1)
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 | Dollar General 31487 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Distance | 4.7 mi |
Sources: USDA SNAP — nearest by coordinates
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 | GREATER CANON CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION INC |
|---|
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 | $119,331,061 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 12,698.85 |
| Federal Spending · Population | 9,397 people |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 81.8% |
|---|---|
| Pct Walked | 18.2% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 64.1 years (vs Colorado 37.9y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 24.1% |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | older population, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | fair |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12