Economy & Jobs — Wapello, Iowa
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $72,708 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$81,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $33,542 |
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| Poverty Rate | 6.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 995 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 27.3% |
| Education Healthcare | 20.8% |
| Construction | 9.0% |
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.
