Economy & Jobs — Buffalo Center, Iowa
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $52,917 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$56,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $38,663 |
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| Poverty Rate | 8.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 10.9% |
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| In Labor Force | 477 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 25.1% |
| Construction | 13.3% |
| Arts Food | 10.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Insurance Agencies | 9 |
| Gas Stations | 8 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 8 |
| Commercial Banks | 7 |
| Dental Offices | 7 |
| General Merchandise | 5 |
| Chiropractors | 5 |
| Fast Food | 5 |
| Auto Repair | 4 |
| Bars | 4 |
| Grocery Stores | 3 |
| New Car Dealers | 3 |
| Law Offices | 3 |
| Nursing Care | 3 |
| Coffee Shops | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
