Economy & Jobs — Box Elder, South Dakota
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $73,008 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$84,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $31,248 |
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| Poverty Rate | 7.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.9% |
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| In Labor Force | 7,273 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 22.3% |
| Construction | 11.6% |
| Public Admin | 11.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Real Estate Offices | 17 |
| Gas Stations | 14 |
| Fast Food | 14 |
| Auto Repair | 12 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 12 |
| Insurance Agencies | 11 |
| Hotels Motels | 10 |
| Bars | 10 |
| Child Day Care | 9 |
| General Merchandise | 7 |
| Law Offices | 6 |
| Physician Offices | 6 |
| Coffee Shops | 6 |
| Grocery Stores | 5 |
| Beauty Salons | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
