Economy & Jobs — Shelby County, Iowa
Employment
| Total Establishments | 383 |
| Total Employees | 4,769 |
| Avg Annual Employment | 5,460 |
| Avg Annual Pay | $51,072 |
| Total Annual Wages | $278,860,698 |
| Annual Payroll (thousands) | $257,456 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.5% |
Income
| Median Household Income | $70,295 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.8% |
| IRS Returns | 5,680 |
| Total AGI (thousands) | $439,620 |
| Average AGI per Return | $77,398 |
Federal Spending
| Total FY2024 | $91,705,532 |
| Per Capita | $7,807 |
| Population Basis | 11,746 |
Agriculture
| Total Farms | 865 |
| Land in Farms (acres) | 339,793 |
| Avg Farm Size (acres) | 393 |
| Year | 2,022 |
Dining & Food Establishments
| Full-service Restaurants | 8 |
| Fast Food | 7 |
| Bars | 6 |
| Coffee & Snacks | N/A |