Economy & Jobs — Nevada, Iowa
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $75,094 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$85,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $47,378 |
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| Poverty Rate | 9.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 3,658 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 23.9% |
| Manufacturing | 15.2% |
| Professional | 9.4% |
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.
