Economy & Jobs — Delaware County, Iowa

Employment

Total Establishments537
Total Employees5,851
Avg Annual Employment6,669
Avg Annual Pay$53,287
Total Annual Wages$355,364,295
Annual Payroll (thousands)$282,248
Unemployment Rate2.2%

Income

Median Household Income$75,896
Poverty Rate6.6%
IRS Returns8,390
Total AGI (thousands)$603,702
Average AGI per Return$71,955

Federal Spending

Total FY2024$125,782,342
Per Capita$7,192
Population Basis17,488

Agriculture

Total Farms418
Land in Farms (acres)275,022
Avg Farm Size (acres)658
Year2,022

Dining & Food Establishments

Full-service Restaurants13
Fast Food8
Bars5
Coffee & Snacks4