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Household income NAT. AVG.
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Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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Income per capita$30,748$28,478$29,829
Median household income$52,417$53,571$55,322
Median income owner occupied$77,647$67,823$70,586
Median income renter occupied$35,735$32,780$35,192
Median earnings male$50,753$36,604$36,919
Median earnings female$31,607$24,737$26,250
Unemployment rate0.2%3.5%4.7%
Poverty level6.9%13.3%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Paola is 3% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in Paola is 5% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Paola is 96% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Paola is 54% lower than the national average

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      $34,941 $52,417 $104,834
      City
      $35,710 $53,571 $107,142
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Paola median earnings by income bracket

      Paola employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry12.6%12.6%
      Manufacturing sector18.7%18.7%
      Financial & insurance services2.6%2.6%
      Wholesale & retail services12.1%12.1%
      Public administration1.4%1.4%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities10.7%10.7%
      Education, health & social services11.1%11.1%
      Other29.3%29.3%

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      Edgerton, KS1,750$70,93828.2%
      Paola, KS5,634$52,4175.3%

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      Source: The Paola, KS employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).