Economy & Jobs — Waterloo, Indiana
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $67,083 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$69,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $28,011 |
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| Poverty Rate | 12.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,253 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 35.4% |
| Education Healthcare | 14.7% |
| Retail | 11.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 32 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 29 |
| Auto Repair | 19 |
| Gas Stations | 18 |
| Commercial Banks | 17 |
| Insurance Agencies | 17 |
| Real Estate Offices | 15 |
| Law Offices | 14 |
| Dental Offices | 11 |
| Physician Offices | 10 |
| Hotels Motels | 10 |
| General Merchandise | 9 |
| Bars | 9 |
| Coffee Shops | 8 |
| Used Car Dealers | 6 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
