Economy & Jobs — Waterloo, Iowa
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $57,480 |
|---|
| Estimated 2026 | ~$64,200 |
|---|
| Per Capita Income | $33,372 |
|---|
| Poverty Rate | 16.6% |
|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 5.3% |
|---|
| In Labor Force | 34,480 |
|---|
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
|---|
| Manufacturing | 21.4% |
| Education Healthcare | 20.2% |
| Retail | 12.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
|---|
| Fast Food | 106 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 91 |
| Insurance Agencies | 64 |
| Physician Offices | 58 |
| Gas Stations | 52 |
| Auto Repair | 43 |
| Bars | 42 |
| Commercial Banks | 38 |
| Real Estate Offices | 37 |
| Law Offices | 37 |
| Dental Offices | 35 |
| Child Day Care | 32 |
| Coffee Shops | 32 |
| Hotels Motels | 30 |
| Grocery Stores | 29 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
