Economy & Jobs — Waukon, Iowa
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $60,269 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$64,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $32,595 |
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| Poverty Rate | 10.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,869 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Retail | 21.4% |
| Education Healthcare | 20.2% |
| Manufacturing | 11.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 22 |
| Gas Stations | 10 |
| Insurance Agencies | 10 |
| Commercial Banks | 7 |
| Grocery Stores | 6 |
| Auto Repair | 6 |
| Child Day Care | 5 |
| Law Offices | 4 |
| Chiropractors | 4 |
| Fast Food | 4 |
| Bars | 4 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
