Economy & Jobs — St. Cloud, Minnesota
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $61,374 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$69,600 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,575 |
| Poverty Rate | 20.2% |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.0% |
| In Labor Force | 38,300 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Education Healthcare | 30.3% |
| Retail | 14.7% |
| Manufacturing | 11.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Gas Stations | 23 |
| Fast Food | 19 |
| Auto Repair | 18 |
| Insurance Agencies | 13 |
| Child Day Care | 13 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 13 |
| Real Estate Offices | 10 |
| Commercial Banks | 9 |
| Beauty Salons | 8 |
| Dental Offices | 8 |
| Pet Grooming | 7 |
| Bars | 7 |
| Physician Offices | 6 |
| General Merchandise | 5 |
| Home Health | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.