Economy & Jobs — Dubuque, Iowa
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $65,845 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$74,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $37,529 |
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| Poverty Rate | 12.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 31,967 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 25.9% |
| Manufacturing | 16.0% |
| Retail | 13.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 72 |
| Insurance Agencies | 68 |
| Fast Food | 66 |
| Auto Repair | 44 |
| Gas Stations | 41 |
| Real Estate Offices | 40 |
| Commercial Banks | 39 |
| Chiropractors | 38 |
| Dental Offices | 37 |
| Bars | 33 |
| Physician Offices | 32 |
| Law Offices | 28 |
| Hotels Motels | 28 |
| Beauty Salons | 24 |
| Coffee Shops | 24 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
