Wilton: Economy & Jobs
Earnings in Wilton center on a median $80,000 (about the same as McLean County median $83,583; about the same as North Dakota median $76,657), with homes at a median value of $215,900. The surrounding county supports 58,033 jobs (avg $63,464).
- $97,875 avg taxable income per return — higher than the median household income (at North Dakota median).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $80,000 — above the North Dakota median ($71,780). Poverty rate 6.8% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Price To Income Ratio | 2.7× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Rent To Income Pct | 12.6% |
| Affordability · Affordable | Yes |
| Affordability · Interpretation | very affordable |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $47,680 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $4,666,666 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $97,875 (at North Dakota median) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $95,434 |
| Median Household Income | $80,000 (vs North Dakota $71,780) |
| Poverty Rate | 6.8% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | mixed |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | upper-middle |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $80,000 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 0.6% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 6% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 5.7% |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 58,033 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $3,683,044,240 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $63,464 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 417,500 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.6% (vs North Dakota 1.7%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 254 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 81,617 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 321.30 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Grain, Crop Totals, Animal Totals, Cattle, Corn |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 3,201 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 46,612 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 2,556,233 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 10 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 6 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 25 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 8 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 14 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Stores | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Electronics Stores | 8 |
| Local Businesses · New Car Dealers | 5 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 69 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 78 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 20 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 30 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (1)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (1)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Dollar General 23515 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 1 |
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | JAMESTOWN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $1,094,416,835 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 11,115.57 (vs North Dakota $9,332) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 98,458 people (vs North Dakota 40,094) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 92.1% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 0.9% |
| Pct Walked | 5.7% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 47.5 years (vs North Dakota 33.3y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 27.4% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 2 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Affordable | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | older population, hospital access, VA nearby, affordable |
| Retirement Score · Rating | excellent |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12