Economy & Jobs — Watkins, Minnesota
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $64,896 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$58,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $27,967 |
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| Poverty Rate | 11.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 429 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 29.3% |
| Manufacturing | 23.7% |
| Construction | 14.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Auto Repair | 16 |
| Insurance Agencies | 15 |
| Gas Stations | 12 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 12 |
| Commercial Banks | 9 |
| Fast Food | 9 |
| Real Estate Offices | 8 |
| Liquor Stores | 5 |
| Law Offices | 5 |
| Chiropractors | 5 |
| Grocery Stores | 4 |
| General Merchandise | 4 |
| Dental Offices | 4 |
| Child Day Care | 4 |
| Bars | 4 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
