Economy & Jobs — Essex, Iowa
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $58,095 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$65,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $33,671 |
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| Poverty Rate | 13.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 1.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 417 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Retail | 27.2% |
| Manufacturing | 21.4% |
| Education Healthcare | 19.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| 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.
