Economy & Jobs — Fosston, Minnesota
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $52,500 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$57,800 |
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| Per Capita Income | $27,531 |
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| Poverty Rate | 25.6% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 10.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 551 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 33.7% |
| Manufacturing | 15.4% |
| Retail | 14.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Insurance Agencies | 27 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 20 |
| Fast Food | 14 |
| Gas Stations | 11 |
| Dental Offices | 10 |
| Auto Repair | 9 |
| Commercial Banks | 9 |
| Bars | 8 |
| Law Offices | 7 |
| Grocery Stores | 6 |
| General Merchandise | 6 |
| Child Day Care | 6 |
| Hotels Motels | 6 |
| Liquor Stores | 5 |
| Accounting Firms | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
