Economy & Jobs — Fort Dodge, Iowa
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $60,649 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$70,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $32,899 |
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| Poverty Rate | 15.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 11,985 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 24.5% |
| Manufacturing | 15.3% |
| Retail | 13.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Insurance Agencies | 32 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 26 |
| Gas Stations | 23 |
| Fast Food | 23 |
| Physician Offices | 19 |
| Dental Offices | 17 |
| Auto Repair | 16 |
| Commercial Banks | 13 |
| Real Estate Offices | 12 |
| Law Offices | 12 |
| Hotels Motels | 11 |
| Bars | 11 |
| Accounting Firms | 10 |
| Child Day Care | 9 |
| Beauty Salons | 8 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
