Economy & Jobs — Malden, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $79,107 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$79,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $25,687 |
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| Poverty Rate | 19.6% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 14.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 241 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 24.2% |
| Retail | 16.3% |
| Construction | 14.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 28 |
| Bars | 21 |
| Insurance Agencies | 19 |
| Gas Stations | 18 |
| Commercial Banks | 18 |
| Auto Repair | 17 |
| Fast Food | 13 |
| Beauty Salons | 9 |
| General Merchandise | 8 |
| Physician Offices | 7 |
| Law Offices | 6 |
| Coffee Shops | 6 |
| Accounting Firms | 5 |
| Dental Offices | 5 |
| Nursing Care | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
