Economy & Jobs — Benson, Minnesota
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $52,821 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$58,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $32,647 |
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| Poverty Rate | 9.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,562 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 29.8% |
| Manufacturing | 17.1% |
| Retail | 11.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| 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.
