Economy & Jobs — Washington, Iowa
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $55,373 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$64,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $35,124 |
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| Poverty Rate | 12.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 3,733 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 29.0% |
| Retail | 14.1% |
| Construction | 11.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Insurance Agencies | 22 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 21 |
| Auto Repair | 13 |
| Law Offices | 12 |
| Gas Stations | 11 |
| Commercial Banks | 11 |
| General Merchandise | 9 |
| Chiropractors | 9 |
| Accounting Firms | 8 |
| Grocery Stores | 6 |
| Funeral Homes | 6 |
| Dental Offices | 6 |
| Child Day Care | 6 |
| Hotels Motels | 5 |
| Fast Food | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
