Economy & Jobs — Hiawatha, Kansas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $68,750 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$74,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $31,389 |
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| Poverty Rate | 14.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,671 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 34.8% |
| Retail | 17.2% |
| Manufacturing | 12.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 11 |
| Commercial Banks | 10 |
| Insurance Agencies | 8 |
| Fast Food | 5 |
| Gas Stations | 4 |
| Nursing Care | 4 |
| Coffee Shops | 4 |
| Grocery Stores | 3 |
| Liquor Stores | 3 |
| Used Car Dealers | 3 |
| Law Offices | 3 |
| Accounting Firms | 3 |
| Child Day Care | 3 |
| Golf Courses Country Clubs | 3 |
| Hotels Motels | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
