Economy & Jobs — Thief River Falls, Minnesota
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $71,144 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$74,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $39,007 |
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| Poverty Rate | 12.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 4,823 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Wholesale | 20.6% |
| Manufacturing | 20.3% |
| Education Healthcare | 17.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Gas Stations | 12 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 12 |
| Beauty Salons | 8 |
| Insurance Agencies | 8 |
| Hotels Motels | 7 |
| Auto Repair | 6 |
| Commercial Banks | 6 |
| Fast Food | 6 |
| Law Offices | 4 |
| Accounting Firms | 4 |
| Dental Offices | 4 |
| Chiropractors | 4 |
| Grocery Stores | 3 |
| New Car Dealers | 3 |
| Physician Offices | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
