Economy & Jobs — Grinnell, Iowa
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $65,320 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$73,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $36,382 |
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| Poverty Rate | 11.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 4,749 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 44.6% |
| Manufacturing | 11.4% |
| Retail | 11.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 14 |
| Physician Offices | 13 |
| Gas Stations | 12 |
| Insurance Agencies | 12 |
| Fast Food | 12 |
| Commercial Banks | 11 |
| Law Offices | 9 |
| Dental Offices | 9 |
| Real Estate Offices | 8 |
| Hotels Motels | 8 |
| Coffee Shops | 7 |
| Accounting Firms | 6 |
| Grocery Stores | 5 |
| General Merchandise | 5 |
| Chiropractors | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
