Economy & Jobs — Burlington, Iowa
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $59,000 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$63,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $35,815 |
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| Poverty Rate | 13.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 11,788 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 25.3% |
| Manufacturing | 20.2% |
| Retail | 14.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Insurance Agencies | 34 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 32 |
| Fast Food | 30 |
| Physician Offices | 23 |
| Gas Stations | 22 |
| Commercial Banks | 17 |
| Bars | 16 |
| Beauty Salons | 15 |
| Auto Repair | 15 |
| Law Offices | 13 |
| Dental Offices | 13 |
| General Merchandise | 11 |
| Hotels Motels | 11 |
| Chiropractors | 10 |
| Real Estate Offices | 9 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
