Economy & Jobs — Alden, Iowa
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $64,500 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$63,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $30,371 |
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| Poverty Rate | 17.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.1% |
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| In Labor Force | 414 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 22.6% |
| Manufacturing | 20.6% |
| Agriculture | 17.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Auto Repair | 12 |
| Commercial Banks | 12 |
| Gas Stations | 11 |
| Insurance Agencies | 10 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 10 |
| Dental Offices | 8 |
| Fast Food | 7 |
| Grocery Stores | 6 |
| Real Estate Offices | 6 |
| Golf Courses Country Clubs | 6 |
| Bars | 6 |
| General Merchandise | 5 |
| Funeral Homes | 5 |
| Chiropractors | 5 |
| Child Day Care | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
