Surrounded by a magnificent natural landscape, Iowa County is located in the rolling hills of Southwest Wisconsin. The region boasts spectacular state parks with neat water and geological features worth a day of exploring. When not trekking in the forests grab a ticket to a show at the country’s second largest outdoor theater devoted to the classics, American Players Theatre, located just south of Spring Green.

Iowa County boasts a rich history in mining and agriculture, while also supporting businesses as the backbone of their growing communities. The region is host to several significant retail and manufacturing organizations including the headquarters of the internationally-recognized clothing company Lands’ End; optical equipment manufacturer Vortex Optics; the nation’s leading provider of wood surfaces, tools, and accessories for the craft, hobby, art, and hardware industries, Walnut Hollow; industry-leading aftertreatment emissions technology designer, Cummins Emissions Solutions, Inc.; and innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of liquid feed supplements, Quality Liquid Feeds.

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Rich in cultural amenities including the renowned Taliesin, estate of architect Frank Lloyd Wright
QLF
“Feeding the world” with Quality Liquid Feeds for over 40 years
Iowa Street Downtown
Cruise into Dodgeville for local shops and restaurants
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Integrating renewable energy options such as wind and solar farms
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Home to an abundance of state and county parks

Labor Force6

Total local Jobs

10,465

Resident Workers

12,776

Commutes Into

Commutes Into

5,666

Live And Work

Live And Work

4,799

Commutes Out Of

Commutes Out Of

7,977

Economic2

Median Household
Income

$56,641

Unemployment
Rate7

2.1%

Top Industries5

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Sector 2010 / 2019 Change in Jobs Avg. Annual Wage
Retail Trade 4,224 / 3,251 -23% $45,399
Government 1,423 / 1,415 -1% $36,443
Health Care and Social Assistance 971 / 1,174 21% $45,159
Manufacturing 875 / 1,271 45% $54,716
Accommodation and Food Services 560 / 597 7% $12,665
Wholesale Trade 448 / 480 7% $60,834
Construction 422 / 492 17% $51,713
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 347 / 362 4% $20,624
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting 304 / 374 23% $35,590
Finance and Insurance 183 / 192 5% $45,945

Population2

2010 Census3

23,687

Female

49.7%

Median Age

42.9

2017 Estimate1

23,715

Male

50.3%

Age 65+

4,002

2030/2040 Projections4

27,105/26,990

Under 18

5,584

Race & Ethnicity

96.8% White alone
1.7% Hispanic or Latino (of any race)
0.5% Black or African American alone
0.3% American Indian and Alaska Native alone

0.5% Asian alone
0.1% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone
0.8% Some other race alone
1.0% Two or more races

Population Age %

Top Employers

  • Lands' End, Dodgeville
  • Cummins Inc., Mineral Point
  • Vortex Optics, Barneveld
  • Upland Hills Health Hospital & Clinics, Dodgeville
  • Walnut Hollow, Dodgeville

Sources: 1. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division - Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2017 2. U.S. Census Bureau, 2012-2016 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates 3. U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census 4. WI Department of Administration, Division of Intergovernmental Relations, Demographic Services Center (Dec. 2013) 5. Economic Modeling Specialists, Intl. 6. OnTheMap, U.S. Census Bureau, Center for Economic Studies 7. May 2018, Iowa County, WI - USDOL BLS: https://data.bls.gov/map/

Iowa County
Economic Development

Iowa County <br/>Economic Development
Larry Bierke

County Administrator
222 N. Iowa St.
Dodgeville, WI 53533
608-935-0318
[email protected]