Economy & Jobs — Clayton, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $66,136 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$72,300 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,182 |
| Poverty Rate | 12.6% |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.2% |
| In Labor Force | 280 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Wholesale | 16.1% |
| Transportation | 14.3% |
| Arts Food | 13.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Full Service Restaurants | 54 |
| Insurance Agencies | 48 |
| Fast Food | 40 |
| Auto Repair | 37 |
| Commercial Banks | 31 |
| Bars | 30 |
| Accounting Firms | 26 |
| Gas Stations | 25 |
| Law Offices | 25 |
| Dental Offices | 22 |
| Chiropractors | 19 |
| Real Estate Offices | 17 |
| Coffee Shops | 16 |
| Beauty Salons | 14 |
| Physician Offices | 14 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.