Economy & Jobs — Appleton, Minnesota
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $43,958 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$45,700 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,251 |
| Poverty Rate | 28.3% |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.3% |
| In Labor Force | 536 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Education Healthcare | 30.7% |
| Agriculture | 11.3% |
| Manufacturing | 10.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Full Service Restaurants | 10 |
| Auto Repair | 9 |
| Insurance Agencies | 9 |
| Gas Stations | 7 |
| Commercial Banks | 7 |
| Fast Food | 7 |
| Bars | 6 |
| General Merchandise | 5 |
| Dental Offices | 4 |
| Grocery Stores | 3 |
| Liquor Stores | 3 |
| Law Offices | 3 |
| Accounting Firms | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.