Economy & Jobs — Blair, Nebraska
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $81,452 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$86,900 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,289 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.8% |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.1% |
| In Labor Force | 4,116 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Education Healthcare | 27.5% |
| Professional | 12.2% |
| Retail | 11.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Full Service Restaurants | 19 |
| Insurance Agencies | 16 |
| Auto Repair | 12 |
| Fast Food | 11 |
| Gas Stations | 9 |
| Beauty Salons | 9 |
| Real Estate Offices | 8 |
| Commercial Banks | 7 |
| Dental Offices | 7 |
| Child Day Care | 6 |
| Bars | 5 |
| Law Offices | 4 |
| Chiropractors | 4 |
| Hotels Motels | 4 |
| Coffee Shops | 4 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.