Council Bluffs, IA Employment

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8%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
3%
Household income NAT. AVG.
32%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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Income per capita$27,489$28,872$29,829
Median household income$53,449$54,570$55,322
Median income owner occupied$65,090$66,527$70,586
Median income renter occupied$32,930$30,828$35,192
Median earnings male$37,268$37,409$36,919
Median earnings female$29,924$25,115$26,250
Unemployment rate3.2%3.1%4.7%
Poverty level12.2%12.3%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Council Bluffs is 8% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Council Bluffs is 3% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Council Bluffs is 32% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Council Bluffs is 19% lower than the national average

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      $35,629 $53,449 $106,898
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      $36,376 $54,570 $109,140
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Council Bluffs median earnings by income bracket

      Council Bluffs employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry12.1%12.1%
      Manufacturing sector14.7%14.7%
      Financial & insurance services3.7%3.7%
      Wholesale & retail services20.7%20.7%
      Public administration2.9%2.9%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities10.3%10.3%
      Education, health & social services9.5%9.5%
      Other24.2%24.2%

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