Economy & Jobs — Ottawa, Kansas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $71,699 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$73,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $31,893 |
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| Poverty Rate | 9.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.9% |
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| In Labor Force | 6,761 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 22.4% |
| Retail | 17.2% |
| Manufacturing | 13.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 22 |
| Fast Food | 13 |
| Auto Repair | 12 |
| Commercial Banks | 12 |
| Gas Stations | 10 |
| Insurance Agencies | 7 |
| Hotels Motels | 7 |
| General Merchandise | 6 |
| Dental Offices | 6 |
| Real Estate Offices | 5 |
| Physician Offices | 5 |
| Chiropractors | 5 |
| Coffee Shops | 5 |
| Liquor Stores | 4 |
| Law Offices | 4 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
