Economy & Jobs — Buchanan County, Iowa

Employment

Total Establishments484
Total Employees5,558
Avg Annual Employment6,619
Avg Annual Pay$50,047
Total Annual Wages$331,249,503
Annual Payroll (thousands)$244,528
Unemployment Rate3.0%

Income

Median Household Income$73,493
Poverty Rate8.6%
IRS Returns9,400
Total AGI (thousands)$722,555
Average AGI per Return$76,868

Federal Spending

Total FY2024$125,450,513
Per Capita$6,100
Population Basis20,565

Agriculture

Total Farms52
Land in Farms (acres)18,547
Avg Farm Size (acres)357
Year2,022

Dining & Food Establishments

Full-service Restaurants11
Fast Food7
Bars8
Coffee & Snacks4