Economy & Jobs — Emmetsburg, Iowa
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $55,833 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$65,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $33,900 |
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| Poverty Rate | 15.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 2,012 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 25.8% |
| Manufacturing | 15.5% |
| Retail | 10.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Insurance Agencies | 12 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 11 |
| Gas Stations | 7 |
| Commercial Banks | 7 |
| Chiropractors | 6 |
| Fast Food | 5 |
| Nursing Care | 4 |
| Hotels Motels | 4 |
| Grocery Stores | 3 |
| General Merchandise | 3 |
| Auto Repair | 3 |
| Child Day Care | 3 |
| Bars | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
