Economy & Jobs — Chester, Iowa
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $63,438 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$65,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $30,698 |
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| Poverty Rate | 9.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 73 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 22.4% |
| Education Healthcare | 17.9% |
| Construction | 14.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Insurance Agencies | 8 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 7 |
| Gas Stations | 5 |
| Auto Repair | 5 |
| New Car Dealers | 4 |
| Chiropractors | 4 |
| Nursing Care | 4 |
| Child Day Care | 4 |
| Bars | 4 |
| Commercial Banks | 3 |
| Law Offices | 3 |
| Fast Food | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
