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34%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
33%
Household income NAT. AVG.
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Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexRockwell CityIowaNational
Income per capita$19,624$28,872$29,829
Median household income$36,970$54,570$55,322
Median income owner occupied$55,294$66,527$70,586
Median income renter occupied$20,000$30,828$35,192
Median earnings male$12,955$37,409$36,919
Median earnings female$16,623$25,115$26,250
Unemployment rate0.8%3.1%4.7%
Poverty level14.8%12.3%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Rockwell City is 34% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Rockwell City is 33% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Rockwell City is 84% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Rockwell City is 2% lower than the national average

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      $24,644 $36,970 $73,940
      City
      $36,376 $54,570 $109,140
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
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      Rockwell City median earnings by income bracket

      Rockwell City employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry6.9%6.9%
      Manufacturing sector12.2%12.2%
      Financial & insurance services0.3%0.3%
      Wholesale & retail services17.6%17.6%
      Public administration15.4%15.4%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities10.0%10.0%
      Education, health & social services20.4%20.4%
      Other13.2%13.2%

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      Rockwell City, IA2,166$36,97033.2%

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      City Population Household Income National Avg.
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      Rockwell City, IA2,166$36,97033.2%
      Source: The Rockwell City, IA employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).