Chester, IA Employment

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28%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
39%
Household income NAT. AVG.
100%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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Income per capita$21,405$28,872$29,829
Median household income$34,000$54,570$55,322
Median income owner occupied$37,500$66,527$70,586
Median income renter occupied$30,625$30,828$35,192
Median earnings male$38,393$37,409$36,919
Median earnings female$30,250$25,115$26,250
Unemployment rate0.0%3.1%4.7%
Poverty level11.8%12.3%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Chester is 28% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Chester is 39% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Chester is 100% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Chester is 22% lower than the national average

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      $22,664 $34,000 $68,000
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      $36,376 $54,570 $109,140
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Chester median earnings by income bracket

      Chester employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry16.2%16.2%
      Manufacturing sector18.9%18.9%
      Financial & insurance services24.3%24.3%
      Wholesale & retail services10.8%10.8%
      Public administration0.0%0.0%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities16.2%16.2%
      Education, health & social services2.7%2.7%
      Other10.8%10.8%

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      Cresco, IA3,751$52,7134.7%
      Chester, IA151$34,00038.5%

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      Source: The Chester, IA employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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