Roosevelt: Economy & Jobs
$68,036 is the median household income in Roosevelt (1.1× below Roseau County median $74,474; 1.3× below Minnesota median $89,062), with homes at a median value of $75,000. The surrounding county supports 1,578 jobs (avg $54,228).
- $63,277 avg taxable income per return — similar than the median household income (vs Minnesota $91,811).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $68,036 — below the Minnesota median ($87,024). Poverty rate 4.0% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 1.1× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 4.0% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 1.3% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $2,060 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $130,350 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $63,277 (vs Minnesota $91,811) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $69,795 |
| Median Household Income | $68,036 (vs Minnesota $87,024) |
| Poverty Rate | 4.0% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | blue_collar |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Manufacturing |
| Economic Character · Income Level | middle-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $68,036 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. 2% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 1.5% |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 1,578 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $85,548,700 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $54,228 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 2,881,100 |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 2 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 101,130 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 50,565.00 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Grain, Soybeans, Wheat, Animal Totals |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 167 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 1,510 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 87,486 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 3 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Auto Repair | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Real Estate Offices | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Hotels Motels | 8 |
| Local Businesses · Full Service Restaurants | 7 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 7 |
|---|
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (2)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (1)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Market On Main 1 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 1 |
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | LONSDALE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $28,561,069 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 7,589.97 (vs Minnesota $8,335) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 3,763 people (vs Minnesota 32,889) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 55.4% |
|---|---|
| Pct Walked | 1.5% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 36.2 years (vs Minnesota 37.5y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 48.9% |
| Retirement Score · Factors | strong SS base |
| Retirement Score · Rating | limited |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12