Economy & Jobs — Chelsea, Iowa
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $40,313 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$36,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $18,311 |
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| Poverty Rate | 25.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 146 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 39.4% |
| Construction | 28.0% |
| Arts Food | 8.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 13 |
| Commercial Banks | 11 |
| Gas Stations | 9 |
| Insurance Agencies | 6 |
| Law Offices | 6 |
| Bars | 6 |
| Grocery Stores | 5 |
| Nursing Care | 5 |
| Fast Food | 5 |
| Funeral Homes | 4 |
| Child Day Care | 4 |
| Auto Repair | 3 |
| Chiropractors | 3 |
| Optometrists | 3 |
| Golf Courses Country Clubs | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
