Economy & Jobs — Watertown, South Dakota
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $69,600 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$71,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $37,225 |
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| Poverty Rate | 9.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 1.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 12,404 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 20.3% |
| Manufacturing | 17.7% |
| Retail | 13.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 30 |
| Insurance Agencies | 29 |
| Real Estate Offices | 24 |
| Dental Offices | 23 |
| Fast Food | 21 |
| Gas Stations | 18 |
| Law Offices | 18 |
| Physician Offices | 17 |
| Auto Repair | 16 |
| Commercial Banks | 16 |
| Hotels Motels | 14 |
| Bars | 13 |
| Beauty Salons | 9 |
| Chiropractors | 9 |
| Accounting Firms | 7 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
