Economy & Jobs — Lester, Iowa
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $99,063 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$104,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $40,950 |
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| Poverty Rate | 1.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 177 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 41.9% |
| Manufacturing | 15.7% |
| Retail | 8.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Auto Repair | 15 |
| Insurance Agencies | 13 |
| Commercial Banks | 8 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 7 |
| Bars | 7 |
| Grocery Stores | 5 |
| Gas Stations | 5 |
| Accounting Firms | 5 |
| Child Day Care | 5 |
| General Merchandise | 4 |
| Physician Offices | 4 |
| Law Offices | 3 |
| Chiropractors | 3 |
| Nursing Care | 3 |
| Golf Courses Country Clubs | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
