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Dubuque County – Industry Affiliation

Picture of valves The array of different industries in a county significantly impacts its economy in various ways, contributing to economic stability, growth, and resilience. Here are some key effects:

  1. Economic Stability and Resilience
    • Diversification Reduces Risk: A county with a diverse range of industries is less vulnerable to economic shocks. If one industry faces a downturn, others can help stabilize the economy.
    • Resilience to Market Fluctuations: Different industries often respond differently to market conditions. For example, while manufacturing might decline during a recession, healthcare or education might remain stable.

  2. Job Creation and Employment
    • Variety of Employment Opportunounties: A mix of industries provides a wide range of job opportunounties, catering to different skill sets and education levels.
    • Reduced Unemployment: Diversification helps maintain lower unemployment rates, as job losses in one sector can be offset by gains in another.

  3. Innovation and Competitiveness
    • Cross-Industry Collaboration: Different industries can foster innovation through collaboration. For example, technology companies working with healthcare providers can lead to advancements in medical technology.
    • Attracting Talent: A diverse industrial base attracts a skilled workforce, enhancing the county's competitiveness and ability to innovate.

  4. Economic Growth and Development
    • Increased GDP: A variety of industries contribute to the county's Gross Domestic Product (GDP), driving overall economic growth.
    • Infrastructure Development: The presence of multiple industries often leads to better infrastructure, such as transportation, utilounties, and communication networks, which further supports economic activounties.

  5. Tax Revenue and Public Services
    • Higher Tax Revenue: A diverse industrial base generates more tax revenue from different sources, including corporate taxes, income taxes, and sales taxes.
    • Funding for Public Services: Increased tax revenue allows the county to invest in public services like education, healthcare, and public safety, improving the quality of life for residents.

  6. Attracting Investment
    • Investor Confidence: A diversified economy is more attractive to investors, as it reduces the risk associated with economic downturns in any single industry.
    • Foreign Direct Investment (FDI): Counties with a variety of industries are more likely to attract FDI, which can further boost economic growth.

  7. Quality of Life
    • Variety of Goods and Services: A diverse economy ensures a wide range of goods and services are available to residents, improving their quality of life.
    • Cultural and Social Benefits: Different industries often bring cultural and social diversity, enriching the county's cultural landscape and community life.

  8. Environmental Impact
    • Sustainable Practices: A mix of industries can promote sustainable practices, as different sectors may adopt varying approaches to environmental responsibility.
    • Balanced Resource Use: Diversification can lead to more balanced use of natural resources, reducing the environmental footprint of the county.

  9. Global Connectivity
    • Trade and Export Opportunounties: A diverse industrial base enhances a county's ability to engage in international trade, exporting a variety of goods and services.
    • Global Networks: Different industries often have global networks, increasing the county's connectivity and integration into the global economy.

In summary, the presence of a diverse array of industries in a county fosters economic stability, growth, and resilience, while also enhancing the quality of life for its residents and attracting investment and talent. This diversification is crucial for sustainable long-term economic development.

A diversification score measures the diversity of the industries in the county. As the value appoaches 100, industry diversity decreases and therefore increasing the risk of economic failure for the county should those limited industries befall a calamity. The industry diversification score for this county is:

14.09

Most common industry excluding Educational Services is:

Manufacturing

 
DescriptionEm­ployed
16 and
Over
Agri­culture/
Mining/
Con­struction
Manufac­turing Whole­sale/
Retail
Transpor­tation Infor­mation Finance/
Insu­rance/
Real Estate
Profes­sional
Services
Manage­ment
Services
Adminis­trative/
Waste Services
Educa­tional
Services
Enter­tainment
Services
Other
Profes­sional
Services
Public
Adminis­tration

Dubuque County52,7913,8469,2127,9632,6048034,0072,503541,22413,3113,7172,4711,076
Iowa (in 000's)1,6911792472368724133791524101147256
National (in 000's)170,84514,58316,94922,45210,0443,19011,49313,8472177,12439,93414,8428,0278,142
Grant County26,7234,1674,0674,3711,0282711,250780195715,9832,1611,0431,012
Jo Daviess County10,9531,3251,9601,340559224714311273542,154895611479
Jones County10,0541,7611,5341,456536131554274343562,260385480293
Delaware County9,6721,8521,6771,3494776461628611561,909497454334
Jackson County9,6361,4421,6241,621471165668268112282,086382472198
Clayton County8,1921,8911,2901,11935713431621401651,481492397336
 
Per Cent to Total Employed 16 and OverDiversity
Index
 

Dubuque County14.097.2917.4515.084.931.527.594.740.102.3225.217.044.682.04
Iowa13.0410.5814.6213.955.161.417.894.650.083.0624.226.774.283.34
National11.778.549.9213.145.881.876.738.110.134.1723.378.694.704.77
Grant County13.8915.5915.2216.363.851.014.682.920.072.1422.398.093.903.79
Jo Daviess County12.1112.1017.8912.235.102.056.522.840.253.2319.678.175.584.37
Jones County13.8117.5215.2614.485.331.305.512.730.343.5422.483.834.772.91
Delaware County13.8819.1517.3413.954.930.666.372.960.011.6119.745.144.693.45
Jackson County13.9214.9616.8516.824.891.716.932.780.112.3721.653.964.902.05
Clayton County14.1823.0815.7513.664.361.643.862.610.002.0118.086.014.854.10
 
Comparisons to State Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Dubuque County 68.88119.32108.1595.59107.9996.22102.03123.2175.87104.13104.01109.2761.06
Iowa 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
National 80.7167.8394.22113.93132.5685.28174.41153.22136.4396.53128.33109.68142.77
Grant County 147.43104.06117.2774.5572.0059.3062.8185.6469.9292.46119.4591.11113.45
Jo Daviess County 114.37122.3687.7198.90145.1982.6461.10296.92105.7681.21120.70130.22131.01
Jones County 165.60104.33103.83103.3192.5069.8558.65407.33115.8692.8356.57111.4587.30
Delaware County 181.04118.56100.0095.5746.9880.7463.6312.4552.7881.5175.91109.58103.45
Jackson County 141.49115.24120.6194.72121.5787.8859.85137.5077.4289.4058.56114.3561.56
Clayton County 218.25107.6797.9384.45116.1348.9056.210.0065.9174.6688.72113.13122.87
 
Comparisons to National Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Dubuque County 85.35175.90114.7883.9081.47112.8358.5080.4155.61107.8781.0599.6242.77
Iowa 123.91147.42106.1387.7775.44117.2657.3465.2673.30103.6077.9291.1770.04
National 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
Grant County 182.68153.41124.4665.4354.3169.5336.0155.8951.2595.7893.0883.0779.46
Jo Daviess County 141.72180.3893.0986.81109.5396.9035.03193.7877.5184.1394.06118.7391.76
Jones County 205.19153.80110.2090.6869.7881.9133.62265.8484.9296.1744.08101.6161.15
Delaware County 224.32174.78106.1383.8935.4494.6736.488.1338.6884.4459.1599.9072.46
Jackson County 175.31169.89128.0183.1491.71103.0534.3189.7456.7592.6145.63104.2543.11
Clayton County 270.43158.73103.9474.1387.6157.3432.230.0048.3177.3469.13103.1486.06


Sources: STI: PopStats, Circa April 2025