Waukon, IA Employment

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9%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
14%
Household income NAT. AVG.
38%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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Income per capita$27,277$28,872$29,829
Median household income$47,761$54,570$55,322
Median income owner occupied$50,913$66,527$70,586
Median income renter occupied$27,311$30,828$35,192
Median earnings male$44,050$37,409$36,919
Median earnings female$25,737$25,115$26,250
Unemployment rate2.9%3.1%4.7%
Poverty level10.2%12.3%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Waukon is 9% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Waukon is 14% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Waukon is 38% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Waukon is 32% lower than the national average

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      $31,837 $47,761 $95,522
      City
      $36,376 $54,570 $109,140
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
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      Waukon median earnings by income bracket

      Waukon employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry19.8%19.8%
      Manufacturing sector7.9%7.9%
      Financial & insurance services4.9%4.9%
      Wholesale & retail services18.6%18.6%
      Public administration8.5%8.5%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities5.2%5.2%
      Education, health & social services12.0%12.0%
      Other23.1%23.1%

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      Monona, IA1,639$50,8048.2%
      Waukon, IA3,663$47,76113.7%

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      Waukon, IA3,663$47,76113.7%
      Source: The Waukon, IA employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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