Economy & Jobs — Ely, Iowa
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $105,882 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$116,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $44,261 |
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| Poverty Rate | 2.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 1.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,215 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 32.9% |
| Manufacturing | 11.5% |
| Retail | 10.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 195 |
| Fast Food | 162 |
| Insurance Agencies | 128 |
| Real Estate Offices | 98 |
| Child Day Care | 97 |
| Gas Stations | 90 |
| Dental Offices | 87 |
| Physician Offices | 80 |
| Law Offices | 77 |
| Commercial Banks | 73 |
| Auto Repair | 69 |
| Chiropractors | 61 |
| Beauty Salons | 59 |
| Coffee Shops | 51 |
| Bars | 50 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
