Economy & Jobs — Heron Lake, Minnesota
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $68,000 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$75,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $33,434 |
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| Poverty Rate | 9.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 1.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 329 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 29.5% |
| Education Healthcare | 19.9% |
| Retail | 15.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 8 |
| Gas Stations | 7 |
| Commercial Banks | 7 |
| Insurance Agencies | 6 |
| Child Day Care | 6 |
| Auto Repair | 4 |
| Hotels Motels | 4 |
| Fast Food | 4 |
| Liquor Stores | 3 |
| Beauty Salons | 3 |
| Law Offices | 3 |
| Dental Offices | 3 |
| Chiropractors | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
