Economy & Jobs — Romney, Indiana
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $63,578 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$69,700 |
| Per Capita Income | $52,942 |
| Poverty Rate | 19.1% |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.2% |
| In Labor Force | 286 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Manufacturing | 35.2% |
| Education Healthcare | 30.9% |
| Retail | 10.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Full Service Restaurants | 154 |
| Fast Food | 152 |
| Physician Offices | 111 |
| Real Estate Offices | 95 |
| Insurance Agencies | 66 |
| Dental Offices | 63 |
| Gas Stations | 52 |
| Law Offices | 51 |
| Beauty Salons | 46 |
| Coffee Shops | 46 |
| Commercial Banks | 42 |
| Auto Repair | 40 |
| Child Day Care | 35 |
| Hotels Motels | 31 |
| Bars | 31 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.