Economy & Jobs — Columbus City, Iowa
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $89,875 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$94,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $38,162 |
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| Poverty Rate | 5.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.1% |
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| In Labor Force | 174 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 29.4% |
| Education Healthcare | 19.6% |
| Wholesale | 10.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 7 |
| Commercial Banks | 6 |
| Gas Stations | 5 |
| Auto Repair | 5 |
| Insurance Agencies | 4 |
| General Merchandise | 3 |
| New Car Dealers | 3 |
| Beauty Salons | 3 |
| Law Offices | 3 |
| Nursing Care | 3 |
| Child Day Care | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
