Van Buren County, Iowa Wealth Profile

Wealth Index

The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of a county's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.

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Income Statistics Overview

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Metric Van Buren County Iowa Avg US Average
Median Household Income $60,268 $73,286 $78,145
Median Personal Income $60,268 $73,286 $78,145
Average income growth 3.8% 3.8% 3.8%

Household Income Trend

Median Household Income Over Time

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Economic Inequality in Van Buren County | Gender Pay Gap | Gini Index

Metric Van Buren County Iowa Avg US Average
Gini Index 0.501 0.518 0.569
Male Median Income $58,743 $64,701 $67,746
Female Median Income $51,513 $50,787 $54,793
Gender Pay Gap 17.6% 21.9% 18.9%

Income by Sex Over Time

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Year Male Income Female Income Gap %

Employment

Metric Van Buren County Iowa Avg US Average
Unemployment Rate 4.2% 3.6% 5.2%
Working from Home 10.7% 10.4% 13.4%
Commute time (minutes) 20 16 22

Unemployment Rate Over Time

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