Economy & Jobs — Dakota City, Iowa
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $60,417 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$75,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $34,556 |
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| Poverty Rate | 6.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 9.1% |
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| In Labor Force | 509 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 20.8% |
| Retail | 19.6% |
| Manufacturing | 18.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Insurance Agencies | 11 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 9 |
| Gas Stations | 7 |
| Commercial Banks | 6 |
| Fast Food | 5 |
| Chiropractors | 4 |
| Grocery Stores | 3 |
| General Merchandise | 3 |
| Pet Grooming | 3 |
| Real Estate Offices | 3 |
| Law Offices | 3 |
| Nursing Care | 3 |
| Bars | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
