Economy & Jobs — Backus, Minnesota
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $56,250 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$66,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $29,160 |
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| Poverty Rate | 17.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 128 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 25.4% |
| Retail | 19.2% |
| Information | 17.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 37 |
| Real Estate Offices | 20 |
| Hotels Motels | 20 |
| Gas Stations | 18 |
| Fast Food | 12 |
| General Merchandise | 11 |
| Commercial Banks | 11 |
| Grocery Stores | 9 |
| Liquor Stores | 9 |
| Insurance Agencies | 9 |
| Auto Repair | 8 |
| Bars | 8 |
| Law Offices | 7 |
| Physician Offices | 6 |
| Child Day Care | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
