Economy & Jobs — Belvidere, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $64,528 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$71,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $32,181 |
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| Poverty Rate | 14.6% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 7.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 13,181 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 25.4% |
| Education Healthcare | 16.3% |
| Retail | 13.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 30 |
| Gas Stations | 22 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 21 |
| Auto Repair | 18 |
| Real Estate Offices | 17 |
| Insurance Agencies | 17 |
| Physician Offices | 17 |
| Dental Offices | 13 |
| Bars | 10 |
| Beauty Salons | 9 |
| General Merchandise | 8 |
| Commercial Banks | 8 |
| Law Offices | 8 |
| Child Day Care | 7 |
| Coffee Shops | 7 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
