Iowa Economic Overview
Key economic indicators for Iowa (IA). Population: 3,190,369.
Unemployment Rate
2.7%
Below national avg (~4.2%)
Median Annual Wage
$50,000
Source: Census ACS / BLS
Wage Growth (YoY)
+2.8%
Year-over-year change
Population
3.2M
Source: 2020 Census
About the Iowa Economy
Iowa has an unemployment rate of 2.7%, which is below the national average. The median annual wage is $50,000, with wages growing at 2.8% year-over-year. With a population of 3,190,369, Iowa is the a mid-size state economy in the U.S.