Economy & Jobs — Lost Nation, Iowa
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $57,000 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$58,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $26,517 |
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| Poverty Rate | 14.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 177 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 24.1% |
| Education Healthcare | 18.5% |
| Retail | 17.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 34 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 32 |
| Insurance Agencies | 25 |
| Bars | 25 |
| Gas Stations | 22 |
| Commercial Banks | 20 |
| Auto Repair | 19 |
| Chiropractors | 18 |
| Real Estate Offices | 17 |
| Law Offices | 14 |
| Dental Offices | 14 |
| General Merchandise | 13 |
| Physician Offices | 13 |
| Child Day Care | 12 |
| Hotels Motels | 12 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
