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Ottumwa city, Iowa

Official LSAD Designation: Ottumwa city • Census GEOID: 1960465 • Wapello County

Economy & Workforce Profile

Income, poverty, and workforce indicators for Ottumwa city.

Economic Indicator Estimate Margin of Error
Median Household Income $61,103 ±$4,338
Per Capita Income $30,586 ±$2,312
Poverty Rate 17.2% ±3.1%
Population Below Poverty Level 4,237 ±753
Unemployment Rate 4.6% ±1.4%
Civilian Labor Force, Employed 11,928 ±496
Broadband Internet Rate 86.4% ±3.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).