Economy & Jobs — Charles City, Iowa
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $59,180 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$64,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $30,991 |
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| Poverty Rate | 13.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 3,650 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 24.0% |
| Manufacturing | 23.0% |
| Arts Food | 10.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Insurance Agencies | 14 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 13 |
| Auto Repair | 9 |
| Commercial Banks | 9 |
| Gas Stations | 7 |
| Accounting Firms | 5 |
| Dental Offices | 5 |
| Chiropractors | 5 |
| Fast Food | 5 |
| Real Estate Offices | 4 |
| Law Offices | 4 |
| Child Day Care | 4 |
| Grocery Stores | 3 |
| General Merchandise | 3 |
| Funeral Homes | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
