Economy & Jobs — Fort Madison, Iowa
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $50,705 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$56,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $28,004 |
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| Poverty Rate | 15.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 7.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 4,710 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 24.0% |
| Education Healthcare | 22.4% |
| Retail | 16.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 26 |
| Commercial Banks | 22 |
| Bars | 20 |
| Insurance Agencies | 19 |
| Gas Stations | 18 |
| Fast Food | 17 |
| Auto Repair | 14 |
| General Merchandise | 12 |
| Child Day Care | 12 |
| Law Offices | 10 |
| Hotels Motels | 10 |
| Dental Offices | 8 |
| Chiropractors | 8 |
| Used Car Dealers | 7 |
| Beauty Salons | 7 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
