Economy & Jobs — Jamaica, Iowa
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $52,250 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$61,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $33,621 |
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| Poverty Rate | 23.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.1% |
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| In Labor Force | 96 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 26.9% |
| Manufacturing | 20.5% |
| Construction | 15.4% |
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.
