Economy & Jobs — Waterloo, Nebraska
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $67,941 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$85,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $35,341 |
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| Poverty Rate | 7.6% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 1.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 475 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Construction | 22.7% |
| Education Healthcare | 19.5% |
| Professional | 12.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 517 |
| Real Estate Offices | 516 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 475 |
| Insurance Agencies | 434 |
| Law Offices | 321 |
| Physician Offices | 295 |
| Child Day Care | 257 |
| Beauty Salons | 254 |
| Dental Offices | 245 |
| Bars | 187 |
| Commercial Banks | 168 |
| Coffee Shops | 155 |
| Gas Stations | 144 |
| Chiropractors | 133 |
| Fitness Centers | 130 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
