Economy & Jobs — Carson, Iowa
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $73,403 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$80,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $33,919 |
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| Poverty Rate | 8.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 364 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 21.4% |
| Manufacturing | 15.6% |
| Agriculture | 10.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 70 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 53 |
| Law Offices | 42 |
| Gas Stations | 40 |
| Commercial Banks | 35 |
| Insurance Agencies | 35 |
| Hotels Motels | 33 |
| Auto Repair | 32 |
| Dental Offices | 31 |
| Real Estate Offices | 30 |
| Child Day Care | 28 |
| Beauty Salons | 25 |
| Physician Offices | 25 |
| Bars | 23 |
| Coffee Shops | 16 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
