Economy & Jobs — New Sharon, Iowa
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $48,750 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$68,400 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,395 |
| Poverty Rate | 14.4% |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% |
| In Labor Force | 648 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Education Healthcare | 30.5% |
| Manufacturing | 25.3% |
| Retail | 12.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Insurance Agencies | 17 |
| Fast Food | 12 |
| Gas Stations | 11 |
| Commercial Banks | 9 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 9 |
| Beauty Salons | 7 |
| Auto Repair | 7 |
| Used Car Dealers | 5 |
| Law Offices | 5 |
| Dental Offices | 5 |
| Chiropractors | 5 |
| Child Day Care | 5 |
| Hotels Motels | 5 |
| Coffee Shops | 5 |
| Grocery Stores | 4 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.