Economy & Jobs — Carbon, Iowa
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $48,750 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$78,400 |
| Per Capita Income | $25,407 |
| Poverty Rate | 30.4% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| In Labor Force | 11 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Retail | 64.3% |
| Education Healthcare | 14.3% |
| Agriculture | 7.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Insurance Agencies | 4 |
| Beauty Salons | 3 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 3 |
| Fast Food | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013 (county fallback).