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Income/capita NAT. AVG.
17%
Household income NAT. AVG.
46%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexAlbert LeaMinnesotaNational
Income per capita$27,857$33,225$29,829
Median household income$45,929$63,217$55,322
Median income owner occupied$56,162$77,618$70,586
Median income renter occupied$29,826$34,348$35,192
Median earnings male$36,742$40,933$36,919
Median earnings female$28,613$29,114$26,250
Unemployment rate2.5%3.4%4.7%
Poverty level11.5%10.8%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Albert Lea is 7% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Albert Lea is 17% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Albert Lea is 46% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Albert Lea is 24% lower than the national average

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      $30,616 $45,929 $91,858
      City
      $42,140 $63,217 $126,434
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
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      Albert Lea median earnings by income bracket

      Albert Lea employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry13.3%13.3%
      Manufacturing sector30.7%30.7%
      Financial & insurance services1.0%1.0%
      Wholesale & retail services16.7%16.7%
      Public administration3.1%3.1%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities6.1%6.1%
      Education, health & social services8.0%8.0%
      Other17.5%17.5%

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      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Alden, MN708$58,6726.1%
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      Hollandale, MN380$57,8134.5%
      Conger, MN130$57,7084.3%
      Clarks Grove, MN640$55,2780.1%
      Albert Lea, MN17,804$45,92917.0%

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      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Portland, TX17,807$77,40939.9%
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      Albert Lea, MN17,804$45,92917.0%
      Source: The Albert Lea, MN employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).