Economy & Jobs — Nelson, Minnesota
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $57,188 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$60,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $32,851 |
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| Poverty Rate | 9.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.9% |
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| In Labor Force | 71 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 25.9% |
| Education Healthcare | 16.7% |
| Arts Food | 14.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 41 |
| Gas Stations | 28 |
| Real Estate Offices | 25 |
| Insurance Agencies | 24 |
| Fast Food | 24 |
| Dental Offices | 17 |
| Commercial Banks | 16 |
| Hotels Motels | 16 |
| Law Offices | 14 |
| Auto Repair | 13 |
| Chiropractors | 13 |
| Beauty Salons | 11 |
| Physician Offices | 11 |
| Coffee Shops | 11 |
| Accounting Firms | 9 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
