Economy & Jobs — Iowa City, Iowa
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $58,546 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$65,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $37,123 |
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| Poverty Rate | 26.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 45,100 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 44.0% |
| Retail | 12.5% |
| Arts Food | 12.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 159 |
| Fast Food | 122 |
| Child Day Care | 65 |
| Insurance Agencies | 55 |
| Dental Offices | 55 |
| Coffee Shops | 55 |
| Real Estate Offices | 53 |
| Physician Offices | 53 |
| Gas Stations | 46 |
| Law Offices | 45 |
| Beauty Salons | 44 |
| Commercial Banks | 40 |
| Hotels Motels | 40 |
| Auto Repair | 39 |
| Bars | 34 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
