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16%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
29%
Household income NAT. AVG.
38%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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Income per capita$25,006$28,872$29,829
Median household income$39,063$54,570$55,322
Median income owner occupied$45,000$66,527$70,586
Median income renter occupied$23,125$30,828$35,192
Median earnings male$35,625$37,409$36,919
Median earnings female$21,563$25,115$26,250
Unemployment rate2.9%3.1%4.7%
Poverty level10.0%12.3%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Jamaica is 16% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Jamaica is 29% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Jamaica is 38% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Jamaica is 34% lower than the national average

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      $26,039 $39,063 $78,126
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      $36,376 $54,570 $109,140
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      According to the PEW research center, the middle class is defined as a range from two thirds (2/3) of the median household income to a multiple of two (2) times the median household income. Displayed above are the city, state and national median household income averages. Simply enter your median household income to determine if your income falls into the middle class or if your household income is considered upper or lower class.

      Jamaica median earnings by income bracket

      Jamaica employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry18.8%18.8%
      Manufacturing sector49.3%49.3%
      Financial & insurance services0.0%0.0%
      Wholesale & retail services13.0%13.0%
      Public administration0.0%0.0%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities4.3%4.3%
      Education, health & social services1.4%1.4%
      Other13.0%13.0%

      Nearby cities with high median household income

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Lake Panorama, IA805$110,03098.9%
      Linden, IA220$76,66738.6%
      Beaver, IA67$60,0008.5%
      Minburn, IA401$59,0006.6%
      Yale, IA368$57,2923.6%
      Jamaica, IA250$39,06329.4%

      Cities with similar population

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Mineral, CA250$51,2507.4%
      Potrero, CA250$0100.0%
      Jamestown, CO250$110,41799.6%
      Puako, HI250$99,37579.6%
      Dedham, IA250$61,25010.7%
      Jamaica, IA250$39,06329.4%
      Source: The Jamaica, IA employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).