Economy & Jobs — Akron, Iowa
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $66,250 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$68,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $33,148 |
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| Poverty Rate | 9.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 1.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 801 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 22.9% |
| Manufacturing | 22.0% |
| Retail | 12.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 18 |
| Commercial Banks | 16 |
| Insurance Agencies | 16 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 16 |
| Gas Stations | 13 |
| Auto Repair | 10 |
| Chiropractors | 9 |
| Child Day Care | 8 |
| Funeral Homes | 7 |
| Real Estate Offices | 7 |
| Golf Courses Country Clubs | 6 |
| Bars | 6 |
| General Merchandise | 5 |
| Beauty Salons | 5 |
| Law Offices | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
