Economy & Jobs — Altoona, Kansas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $48,875 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$50,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $22,501 |
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| Poverty Rate | 5.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 156 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 30.6% |
| Education Healthcare | 24.8% |
| Retail | 10.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 13 |
| Insurance Agencies | 10 |
| Physician Offices | 7 |
| Gas Stations | 6 |
| Commercial Banks | 5 |
| Auto Repair | 4 |
| Fast Food | 4 |
| General Merchandise | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
