Economy & Jobs — Columbus, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $75,000 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$82,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $25,562 |
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| Poverty Rate | 10.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 14.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 51 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 25.9% |
| Retail | 16.7% |
| Wholesale | 13.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| 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.
