Economy & Jobs — Lester Prairie, Minnesota
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $96,544 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$99,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $38,575 |
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| Poverty Rate | 3.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 0.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,023 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 27.3% |
| Education Healthcare | 23.1% |
| Construction | 12.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Insurance Agencies | 33 |
| Fast Food | 25 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 23 |
| Auto Repair | 19 |
| Gas Stations | 18 |
| Real Estate Offices | 17 |
| Commercial Banks | 15 |
| Dental Offices | 15 |
| Chiropractors | 12 |
| Physician Offices | 10 |
| General Merchandise | 8 |
| Law Offices | 8 |
| Accounting Firms | 8 |
| Child Day Care | 7 |
| Beauty Salons | 6 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
