Economy & Jobs — Rensselaer, Indiana
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $60,331 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$70,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $31,288 |
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| Poverty Rate | 15.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 2,879 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 19.3% |
| Education Healthcare | 18.4% |
| Retail | 11.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 23 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 21 |
| Insurance Agencies | 18 |
| Gas Stations | 17 |
| Commercial Banks | 14 |
| Law Offices | 14 |
| General Merchandise | 11 |
| Real Estate Offices | 11 |
| Physician Offices | 10 |
| Grocery Stores | 9 |
| Auto Repair | 9 |
| Dental Offices | 8 |
| Hotels Motels | 6 |
| Used Car Dealers | 5 |
| Beauty Salons | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
