Economy & Jobs — Afton, Iowa
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $54,545 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$65,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $29,295 |
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| Poverty Rate | 13.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.9% |
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| In Labor Force | 481 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 21.9% |
| Agriculture | 16.7% |
| Manufacturing | 15.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 12 |
| Commercial Banks | 8 |
| Insurance Agencies | 7 |
| Child Day Care | 7 |
| Fast Food | 7 |
| Beauty Salons | 6 |
| Law Offices | 5 |
| Gas Stations | 4 |
| New Car Dealers | 4 |
| Auto Repair | 4 |
| Real Estate Offices | 4 |
| Funeral Homes | 3 |
| Dental Offices | 3 |
| Fitness Centers | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
