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Cedar Valley Economic Data
Located in the Northeast corner of Iowa, the Cedar Valley Region of Iowa is a day’s drive to all major Midwest markets; Chicago, Kansas City, Milwaukee, Sioux Falls, Omaha, Minneapolis, St. Louis. View our resources below for all information and maps of the Cedar Valley of Iowa.
Population
Cedar Valley Region’s population totals nearly 241,160 people in northeast Iowa with a potential labor force draw of 494,973 people. Below are a few cities from the region. Click on the population number to learn more about area demographical information.
- Waterloo – 69,961 people
- Cedar Falls – 42,981 people
- Waverly – 12,971 people
- Evansdale – 7,568 people
- La Porte City – 3,276 people
- Hudson – 2,869 people
KEY INDUSTRIES
The Cedar Valley Region is home to many diverse businesses. Our communities consistently rank highly for industry diversity, showcasing the healthy growth of our region.
COST OF LIVING CALCULATOR
Curious to see how the Cedar Valley stacks up against other cities in the U.S.? See how the cost of living in the Cedar Valley compares today!
TRANSPORTATION
The Cedar Valley is within 500 miles of 23% of the nation’s population and 1-2 day delivery time of major business centers.
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Cedar Valley Wage Data
The Iowa Wage Report is a product of Iowa Workforce Development that has been developed using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) employment and wages program. The wage estimates are updated annually using the Employment Cost Index to make the wages more current. The Iowa Wage Report will usually have the most current wage data.
Higher Educational Institutions
The Cedar Valley is home to many career training and advancement institutions. Take a look a the list below to learn about what higher educational opportunities are available, what type of institution it is, and the current enrollment.
- Allen College – Unity Point Health, Health Sciences Programs, 469 students
- Hawkeye Community College, Community/Technical College, 4,796 students
- Upper Iowa University, Private University/College, 3,043 students
- University of Northern Iowa, University, 9,021 students
- Wartburg College, Private University/College, 1,472 students
PreK-12 schools
Cedar Valley PreK-12 schools are passionate about career-focused education. From employability skills to technical training, there are several opportunities that provide career pathways as our children grow and develop in school.
- Cedar Falls, 5,910 students, average ACT score of 27
- Cedar Valley Catholic Schools, 1,765 students, average ACT score of 25
- Hudson, 894 students, average ACT score of 25
- Jesup, 1,151 students, average ACT score of 26
- Waterloo, 10,606 students, average ACT score of 23
- Waverly-Shell Rock, 2,612 students, average ACT score of 25
- State Composite, average ACT score of 20.8
- National Composite, average ACT score of 19.5
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Cedar Valley Laborshed Report
The Waterloo-Cedar Falls MSA Labor Availability and Workforce Characteristics report, compiled by Iowa Workforce Development’s Labor Market Information Division, provides an in-depth look at workforce trends across key industry sectors in the Cedar Valley.
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