Economy & Jobs — Blue Earth, Minnesota
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $66,771 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$67,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $34,614 |
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| Poverty Rate | 10.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,589 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 21.6% |
| Manufacturing | 14.1% |
| Retail | 10.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 13 |
| Insurance Agencies | 11 |
| Commercial Banks | 10 |
| Auto Repair | 9 |
| Bars | 8 |
| Grocery Stores | 6 |
| Liquor Stores | 6 |
| Fast Food | 6 |
| Gas Stations | 5 |
| General Merchandise | 4 |
| Florists | 4 |
| Beauty Salons | 4 |
| Dental Offices | 4 |
| Chiropractors | 4 |
| Optometrists | 4 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
