Economy & Jobs — Onawa, Iowa
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $62,143 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$62,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $28,674 |
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| Poverty Rate | 16.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 1.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,338 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 25.3% |
| Arts Food | 13.9% |
| Retail | 9.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Commercial Banks | 11 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 9 |
| Gas Stations | 8 |
| Fast Food | 7 |
| General Merchandise | 6 |
| Insurance Agencies | 6 |
| Bars | 5 |
| Chiropractors | 4 |
| Law Offices | 3 |
| Physician Offices | 3 |
| Nursing Care | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
