Economy & Jobs — Belle Plaine, Iowa
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $73,656 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$80,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $39,158 |
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| Poverty Rate | 3.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 1.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,294 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 30.3% |
| Education Healthcare | 17.0% |
| Retail | 9.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Commercial Banks | 16 |
| Gas Stations | 15 |
| Insurance Agencies | 13 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 12 |
| Auto Repair | 11 |
| Bars | 7 |
| General Merchandise | 6 |
| Real Estate Offices | 6 |
| Chiropractors | 6 |
| Child Day Care | 6 |
| Coffee Shops | 6 |
| New Car Dealers | 5 |
| Law Offices | 5 |
| Dental Offices | 5 |
| Grocery Stores | 4 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
