Economy & Jobs — Colo, Iowa
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $64,000 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$83,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $38,750 |
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| Poverty Rate | 6.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 413 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 22.4% |
| Manufacturing | 13.5% |
| Retail | 11.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 83 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 66 |
| Real Estate Offices | 50 |
| Commercial Banks | 38 |
| Insurance Agencies | 37 |
| Gas Stations | 32 |
| Physician Offices | 32 |
| Child Day Care | 30 |
| Coffee Shops | 30 |
| Dental Offices | 29 |
| Beauty Salons | 28 |
| Law Offices | 25 |
| Chiropractors | 25 |
| Hotels Motels | 25 |
| Auto Repair | 24 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
