Economy & Jobs — Monticello, Iowa
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $70,015 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$77,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $37,935 |
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| Poverty Rate | 6.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 0.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 2,176 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 27.2% |
| Manufacturing | 23.4% |
| Retail | 12.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 18 |
| Insurance Agencies | 14 |
| Commercial Banks | 12 |
| Auto Repair | 11 |
| Gas Stations | 10 |
| Real Estate Offices | 7 |
| Pet Grooming | 6 |
| Child Day Care | 6 |
| Bars | 6 |
| General Merchandise | 5 |
| Law Offices | 5 |
| Dental Offices | 5 |
| Chiropractors | 5 |
| Fast Food | 5 |
| Grocery Stores | 4 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
