Economy & Jobs — Tama, Iowa
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $68,661 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$70,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $27,234 |
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| Poverty Rate | 24.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 7.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,353 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 21.8% |
| Construction | 16.5% |
| Retail | 15.2% |
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.
