Economy & Jobs — Merrill, Iowa
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $82,969 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$90,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $33,639 |
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| Poverty Rate | 4.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 1.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 471 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 25.3% |
| Education Healthcare | 21.2% |
| Retail | 12.9% |
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.
