Economy & Jobs — Buffalo, Iowa
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $69,728 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$85,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $33,527 |
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| Poverty Rate | 18.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.1% |
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| In Labor Force | 582 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Retail | 19.7% |
| Manufacturing | 18.2% |
| Education Healthcare | 17.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 156 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 149 |
| Insurance Agencies | 91 |
| Physician Offices | 87 |
| Gas Stations | 85 |
| Bars | 75 |
| Law Offices | 71 |
| Chiropractors | 71 |
| Dental Offices | 64 |
| Real Estate Offices | 59 |
| Beauty Salons | 56 |
| Coffee Shops | 54 |
| Commercial Banks | 48 |
| Auto Repair | 40 |
| Hotels Motels | 33 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
