Economy & Jobs — Bayard, Iowa
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $57,250 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$49,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $24,002 |
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| Poverty Rate | 26.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 196 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 14.1% |
| Manufacturing | 13.5% |
| Retail | 12.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Insurance Agencies | 12 |
| Commercial Banks | 9 |
| Auto Repair | 8 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 7 |
| Fast Food | 6 |
| Gas Stations | 5 |
| Bars | 5 |
| Hotels Motels | 4 |
| Coffee Shops | 4 |
| Grocery Stores | 3 |
| Funeral Homes | 3 |
| Real Estate Offices | 3 |
| Chiropractors | 3 |
| Home Health | 3 |
| Child Day Care | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
