Economy & Jobs — Jefferson, Iowa
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $58,895 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$61,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $38,198 |
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| Poverty Rate | 7.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 1.1% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,909 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 27.4% |
| Retail | 14.4% |
| Manufacturing | 9.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Commercial Banks | 11 |
| Gas Stations | 8 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 8 |
| Law Offices | 7 |
| Auto Repair | 4 |
| Insurance Agencies | 4 |
| Chiropractors | 4 |
| Child Day Care | 4 |
| General Merchandise | 3 |
| Funeral Homes | 3 |
| Hotels Motels | 3 |
| Fast Food | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
