Economy & Jobs — Melrose, Minnesota
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $59,677 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$66,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $33,750 |
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| Poverty Rate | 8.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 0.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,871 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 36.5% |
| Education Healthcare | 15.6% |
| Retail | 13.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 128 |
| Insurance Agencies | 114 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 114 |
| Gas Stations | 72 |
| Real Estate Offices | 72 |
| Auto Repair | 59 |
| Dental Offices | 57 |
| Commercial Banks | 54 |
| Law Offices | 54 |
| Child Day Care | 48 |
| Chiropractors | 45 |
| Bars | 45 |
| Beauty Salons | 41 |
| Physician Offices | 38 |
| Grocery Stores | 35 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
