The Economy

We will empower and create opportunities for all of us while being dependable for future generations.

Photo Credit: Dan Rogness

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Employment

  • Number of workers

  • Occupations

  • Where we work

  • Unemployment rate

Income

  • Individual earnings

  • Household earnings

  • Pay equity

Poverty

  • Overall poverty rate

  • Poverty rate for children

  • Poverty rate by race and gender

Our Taxes

  • Where local taxes come from

  • Our tax base composition

  • Where our property tax dollars go

  • Public perception on value of taxes

To track trends in smaller communities like Red Wing, the U.S. Census-American Community Survey uses 5-year estimates to ensure reliable data. On the graphs and charts in this section, the labels signify the last year of each 5-year estimate. For example, the label 2010 refers to data collected in 2006-2010; the label 2015 refers to data collected in 2011-2015; and 2020 refers to data collected in 2016-2020.