Economy & Jobs — Carbon, Iowa

Income & Employment

Median Household Income (Census)$48,750
Estimated 2026~$78,400
Per Capita Income$25,407
Poverty Rate30.4%
Unemployment Rate0.0%
In Labor Force11

Top Industries

IndustryShare
Retail64.3%
Education Healthcare14.3%
Agriculture7.1%

Local Businesses (County)

TypeCount
Insurance Agencies4
Beauty Salons3
Full Service Restaurants3
Fast Food3
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013 (county fallback).