Economy & Jobs — Meriden, Iowa
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $55,333 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$61,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $32,783 |
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| Poverty Rate | 4.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 75 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 28.6% |
| Retail | 16.1% |
| Agriculture | 12.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 11 |
| Fast Food | 10 |
| Commercial Banks | 8 |
| Gas Stations | 7 |
| Auto Repair | 7 |
| Insurance Agencies | 7 |
| Law Offices | 7 |
| Chiropractors | 5 |
| Bars | 5 |
| Nursing Care | 4 |
| Child Day Care | 4 |
| Grocery Stores | 3 |
| Beauty Salons | 3 |
| Funeral Homes | 3 |
| Dental Offices | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
