Economy & Jobs — Glidden, Iowa
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $68,333 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$83,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $29,593 |
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| Poverty Rate | 11.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 612 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 26.6% |
| Manufacturing | 18.6% |
| Retail | 14.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Insurance Agencies | 27 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 20 |
| Commercial Banks | 18 |
| Gas Stations | 15 |
| Auto Repair | 14 |
| Fast Food | 14 |
| Physician Offices | 10 |
| Dental Offices | 10 |
| Bars | 10 |
| Accounting Firms | 9 |
| Child Day Care | 9 |
| Beauty Salons | 8 |
| Law Offices | 8 |
| Funeral Homes | 7 |
| Hotels Motels | 7 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
