Economy & Jobs — Garden City, Iowa
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $36,667 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$41,800 |
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| Per Capita Income | $32,976 |
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| Poverty Rate | 8.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 14.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 26 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Other Services | 49.1% |
| Education Healthcare | 29.8% |
| Transportation | 15.8% |
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.
