Economy & Jobs — Royal, Iowa
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $56,893 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$65,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $27,831 |
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| Poverty Rate | 12.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 292 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 41.9% |
| Education Healthcare | 13.6% |
| Retail | 9.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 18 |
| Insurance Agencies | 13 |
| Commercial Banks | 12 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 12 |
| Physician Offices | 9 |
| Gas Stations | 8 |
| Dental Offices | 7 |
| Law Offices | 6 |
| Hotels Motels | 6 |
| Coffee Shops | 6 |
| Chiropractors | 5 |
| Pet Grooming | 4 |
| Accounting Firms | 4 |
| Optometrists | 4 |
| Grocery Stores | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
