Polk City, IA Employment

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50%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
130%
Household income NAT. AVG.
35%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexPolk CityIowaNational
Income per capita$44,659$28,872$29,829
Median household income$127,226$54,570$55,322
Median income owner occupied$138,667$66,527$70,586
Median income renter occupied$0$30,828$35,192
Median earnings male$67,177$37,409$36,919
Median earnings female$56,582$25,115$26,250
Unemployment rate3.0%3.1%4.7%
Poverty level3.7%12.3%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Polk City is 50% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in Polk City is 130% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Polk City is 35% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Polk City is 75% lower than the national average

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      $84,808 $127,226 $254,452
      City
      $36,376 $54,570 $109,140
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
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      Polk City median earnings by income bracket

      Polk City employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry3.9%3.9%
      Manufacturing sector11.5%11.5%
      Financial & insurance services17.7%17.7%
      Wholesale & retail services24.7%24.7%
      Public administration3.2%3.2%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities5.3%5.3%
      Education, health & social services8.5%8.5%
      Other25.3%25.3%

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      Polk City, IA4,797$127,226130.0%

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      Polk City, IA4,797$127,226130.0%
      Source: The Polk City, IA employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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