Economy & Jobs — Rome, Iowa
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $39,000 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$33,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $21,066 |
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| Poverty Rate | 20.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 50 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 31.9% |
| Construction | 14.9% |
| Other Services | 14.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Insurance Agencies | 16 |
| Auto Repair | 12 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 12 |
| Gas Stations | 10 |
| Commercial Banks | 10 |
| Dental Offices | 10 |
| Fast Food | 9 |
| Law Offices | 8 |
| Nursing Care | 6 |
| Hotels Motels | 6 |
| Beauty Salons | 5 |
| Coffee Shops | 5 |
| General Merchandise | 4 |
| Physician Offices | 4 |
| Chiropractors | 4 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
