Economy & Jobs — Benton County, Iowa
Employment
| Total Establishments | 540 |
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| Total Employees | 4,436 |
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| Avg Annual Employment | 6,069 |
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| Avg Annual Pay | $54,216 |
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| Total Annual Wages | $329,028,413 |
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| Annual Payroll (thousands) | $190,516 |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.3% |
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Income
| Median Household Income | $79,444 |
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| Poverty Rate | 8.3% |
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| IRS Returns | 11,940 |
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| Total AGI (thousands) | $931,445 |
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| Average AGI per Return | $78,010 |
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Federal Spending
| Total FY2024 | $165,616,000 |
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| Per Capita | $6,476 |
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| Population Basis | 25,575 |
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Agriculture
| Total Farms | 1,090 |
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| Land in Farms (acres) | 350,807 |
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| Avg Farm Size (acres) | 322 |
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| Year | 2,022 |
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Dining & Food Establishments
| Full-service Restaurants | 12 |
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| Fast Food | 4 |
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| Bars | 7 |
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| Coffee & Snacks | 6 |
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