Economy & Jobs — Delaware, Iowa
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $78,750 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$82,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $35,784 |
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| Poverty Rate | 2.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 72 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 31.6% |
| Wholesale | 17.7% |
| Construction | 10.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Auto Repair | 16 |
| Insurance Agencies | 14 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 13 |
| Gas Stations | 12 |
| Commercial Banks | 9 |
| Fast Food | 8 |
| Child Day Care | 5 |
| Bars | 5 |
| Law Offices | 4 |
| Dental Offices | 4 |
| Golf Courses Country Clubs | 4 |
| Coffee Shops | 4 |
| General Merchandise | 3 |
| Used Car Dealers | 3 |
| Beauty Salons | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
