Economy & Jobs — Clarinda, Iowa
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $46,348 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$57,700 |
| Per Capita Income | $24,862 |
| Poverty Rate | 12.1% |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.5% |
| In Labor Force | 1,993 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Manufacturing | 36.0% |
| Education Healthcare | 21.8% |
| Retail | 16.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Full Service Restaurants | 12 |
| Commercial Banks | 10 |
| Insurance Agencies | 9 |
| Gas Stations | 6 |
| Fast Food | 6 |
| Coffee Shops | 6 |
| Bars | 5 |
| Florists | 4 |
| Auto Repair | 4 |
| Funeral Homes | 4 |
| Real Estate Offices | 4 |
| Law Offices | 4 |
| Dental Offices | 4 |
| Chiropractors | 4 |
| Nursing Care | 4 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.