Economy & Jobs — Persia, Iowa
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $72,000 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$85,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $48,505 |
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| Poverty Rate | 12.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 163 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Construction | 21.5% |
| Education Healthcare | 21.5% |
| Agriculture | 14.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Commercial Banks | 13 |
| Insurance Agencies | 13 |
| Fast Food | 12 |
| Gas Stations | 8 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 7 |
| Law Offices | 5 |
| Grocery Stores | 4 |
| Nursing Care | 4 |
| Bars | 4 |
| General Merchandise | 3 |
| Auto Repair | 3 |
| Funeral Homes | 3 |
| Physician Offices | 3 |
| Dental Offices | 3 |
| Chiropractors | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
