St. Vincent: Economy & Jobs
Households in St. Vincent earn a median $58,750 (1.3× below Kittson County median $76,100; 1.5× below Minnesota median $90,958), with homes at a median value of $105,000. The surrounding county supports 1,436 jobs (avg $49,935).
- $75,818 avg taxable income per return — higher than the median household income.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $58,750 — below the Minnesota median ($90,957).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 1.8× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 11.0% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 1.0% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $1,990 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $150,878 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $75,818 |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $56,026 |
| Median Household Income | $58,750 (vs Minnesota $90,958) |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | blue_collar |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Public Admin |
| Economic Character · Income Level | middle-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $58,750 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 2.4% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 24% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 24.0% |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
| Commuter Profile · Mean Commute Min | 12.50 |
| Commuter Profile · Profile | short commute |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 1,436 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $71,710,754 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $49,935 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 2,881,100 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.4% (vs Minnesota 4.0%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 28 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 153,852 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 5,494.70 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Grain, Wheat, Soybeans, Field Crops, Other |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 140 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 1,070 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 46,028 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 3 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 4 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Commercial Banks | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Insurance Agencies | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Full Service Restaurants | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Bars | 3 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 4 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Bars | 3 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (4)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (2)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Farmers Union Oil Co |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Distance | 4.2 mi |
Sources: USDA SNAP — nearest by coordinates
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | LONSDALE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $37,061,697 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 8,809.53 |
| Federal Spending · Population | 4,207 people |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 60.0% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 8.0% |
| Pct Walked | 24.0% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 59.1 years (vs Minnesota 39.0y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 25.0% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 1 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | older population, hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | good |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12