Economy & Jobs — Elkader, Iowa
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $62,857 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$70,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $34,202 |
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| Poverty Rate | 9.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 588 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 25.2% |
| Retail | 15.5% |
| Manufacturing | 10.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 25 |
| Insurance Agencies | 16 |
| Gas Stations | 12 |
| Commercial Banks | 12 |
| Child Day Care | 9 |
| Fast Food | 8 |
| Auto Repair | 7 |
| Chiropractors | 7 |
| Grocery Stores | 5 |
| General Merchandise | 5 |
| New Car Dealers | 5 |
| Hotels Motels | 5 |
| Coffee Shops | 5 |
| Beauty Salons | 4 |
| Funeral Homes | 4 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
