Economy & Jobs — West Liberty, Iowa
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $69,345 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$75,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $28,015 |
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| Poverty Rate | 11.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 2,134 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 41.5% |
| Education Healthcare | 20.2% |
| Wholesale | 7.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 39 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 33 |
| Gas Stations | 23 |
| Insurance Agencies | 20 |
| Law Offices | 19 |
| Dental Offices | 17 |
| Commercial Banks | 16 |
| Auto Repair | 13 |
| Real Estate Offices | 12 |
| Physician Offices | 11 |
| Bars | 10 |
| General Merchandise | 9 |
| New Car Dealers | 9 |
| Coffee Shops | 9 |
| Chiropractors | 8 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
