Economy & Jobs — Newton, Iowa
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $57,771 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$64,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $32,781 |
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| Poverty Rate | 11.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 7,916 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 21.7% |
| Education Healthcare | 21.6% |
| Finance Insurance | 9.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 21 |
| Gas Stations | 19 |
| Fast Food | 17 |
| Beauty Salons | 13 |
| Insurance Agencies | 13 |
| Law Offices | 13 |
| Commercial Banks | 12 |
| Auto Repair | 10 |
| Child Day Care | 9 |
| Dental Offices | 8 |
| Hotels Motels | 8 |
| Grocery Stores | 6 |
| Accounting Firms | 6 |
| General Merchandise | 5 |
| Chiropractors | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
