Economy & Jobs — Fairfield, Iowa
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $51,311 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$55,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $35,227 |
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| Poverty Rate | 20.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 11.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 4,727 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 30.3% |
| Manufacturing | 14.0% |
| Finance Insurance | 12.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 14 |
| Fast Food | 12 |
| Insurance Agencies | 10 |
| Real Estate Offices | 9 |
| Commercial Banks | 9 |
| Auto Repair | 8 |
| Law Offices | 8 |
| Gas Stations | 7 |
| Dental Offices | 7 |
| Accounting Firms | 6 |
| Bars | 5 |
| Chiropractors | 4 |
| Hotels Motels | 4 |
| Coffee Shops | 4 |
| General Merchandise | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
