Economy & Jobs — Mitchell, South Dakota
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $58,620 |
|---|
| Estimated 2026 | ~$64,200 |
|---|
| Per Capita Income | $35,556 |
|---|
| Poverty Rate | 12.5% |
|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 1.0% |
|---|
| In Labor Force | 8,407 |
|---|
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
|---|
| Education Healthcare | 26.8% |
| Retail | 14.3% |
| Manufacturing | 10.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
|---|
| Insurance Agencies | 26 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 20 |
| Fast Food | 19 |
| Physician Offices | 17 |
| Hotels Motels | 16 |
| Commercial Banks | 13 |
| Gas Stations | 12 |
| Auto Repair | 12 |
| Coffee Shops | 10 |
| Dental Offices | 9 |
| Child Day Care | 9 |
| Chiropractors | 8 |
| Bars | 7 |
| Law Offices | 6 |
| Accounting Firms | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
