Economy & Jobs — Rochester, Minnesota
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $89,389 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$100,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $49,727 |
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| Poverty Rate | 8.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 67,801 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 48.1% |
| Retail | 8.9% |
| Professional | 8.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 118 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 114 |
| Real Estate Offices | 81 |
| Insurance Agencies | 74 |
| Dental Offices | 67 |
| Child Day Care | 50 |
| Hotels Motels | 45 |
| Law Offices | 43 |
| Beauty Salons | 41 |
| Auto Repair | 41 |
| Commercial Banks | 40 |
| Gas Stations | 39 |
| Coffee Shops | 39 |
| Chiropractors | 30 |
| Grocery Stores | 26 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
