Economy & Jobs — Waveland, Indiana
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $52,292 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$69,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $22,406 |
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| Poverty Rate | 18.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 190 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 26.2% |
| Education Healthcare | 19.7% |
| Retail | 17.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 29 |
| Fast Food | 28 |
| Gas Stations | 25 |
| Physician Offices | 21 |
| Commercial Banks | 17 |
| Insurance Agencies | 17 |
| Dental Offices | 16 |
| Beauty Salons | 13 |
| Auto Repair | 11 |
| General Merchandise | 10 |
| Law Offices | 10 |
| Child Day Care | 8 |
| Grocery Stores | 6 |
| Real Estate Offices | 6 |
| Accounting Firms | 6 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
