Laurens, IA Employment

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8%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
20%
Household income NAT. AVG.
39%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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Income per capita$27,454$28,872$29,829
Median household income$44,474$54,570$55,322
Median income owner occupied$48,750$66,527$70,586
Median income renter occupied$38,750$30,828$35,192
Median earnings male$38,875$37,409$36,919
Median earnings female$26,184$25,115$26,250
Unemployment rate2.9%3.1%4.7%
Poverty level20.0%12.3%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Laurens is 8% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Laurens is 20% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Laurens is 39% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Laurens is 32% higher than the national average

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      $29,646 $44,474 $88,948
      City
      $36,376 $54,570 $109,140
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Laurens median earnings by income bracket

      Laurens employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry1.3%1.3%
      Manufacturing sector39.9%39.9%
      Financial & insurance services2.3%2.3%
      Wholesale & retail services22.8%22.8%
      Public administration3.9%3.9%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities10.6%10.6%
      Education, health & social services8.7%8.7%
      Other10.6%10.6%

      Nearby cities with high median household income

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Webb, IA181$57,8574.6%
      Albert City, IA589$53,4723.3%
      Curlew, IA67$52,9174.3%
      Pocahontas, IA1,420$52,8374.5%
      Gillett Grove, IA26$46,25016.4%
      Laurens, IA1,196$44,47419.6%

      Cities with similar population

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Lakeview, LA1,196$37,50032.2%
      Nunda, NY1,196$37,58332.1%
      Oriskany, NY1,196$49,53110.5%
      Philadelphia, NY1,196$40,26327.2%
      Claysburg, PA1,196$37,35832.5%
      Laurens, IA1,196$44,47419.6%
      Source: The Laurens, IA employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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