Economy & Jobs — Willmar, Minnesota
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $62,280 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$72,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $31,501 |
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| Poverty Rate | 13.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 10,932 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 28.1% |
| Retail | 17.0% |
| Manufacturing | 15.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Insurance Agencies | 36 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 29 |
| Fast Food | 28 |
| Commercial Banks | 22 |
| Gas Stations | 20 |
| Auto Repair | 17 |
| Dental Offices | 16 |
| Real Estate Offices | 15 |
| Law Offices | 12 |
| Chiropractors | 12 |
| Hotels Motels | 12 |
| Coffee Shops | 11 |
| Beauty Salons | 9 |
| Accounting Firms | 8 |
| Grocery Stores | 7 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
