Economy & Jobs — Brainerd, Minnesota
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $56,111 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$61,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $29,935 |
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| Poverty Rate | 15.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 9.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 7,434 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 25.1% |
| Retail | 15.1% |
| Manufacturing | 13.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 74 |
| Real Estate Offices | 68 |
| Fast Food | 50 |
| Insurance Agencies | 38 |
| Gas Stations | 36 |
| Dental Offices | 30 |
| Commercial Banks | 29 |
| Law Offices | 27 |
| Physician Offices | 26 |
| Beauty Salons | 24 |
| Hotels Motels | 22 |
| Bars | 21 |
| Auto Repair | 19 |
| Chiropractors | 19 |
| General Merchandise | 18 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
