Economy & Jobs — Beardstown, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $60,587 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$67,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $22,984 |
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| Poverty Rate | 13.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 2,757 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 35.5% |
| Education Healthcare | 13.9% |
| Agriculture | 8.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Gas Stations | 9 |
| Insurance Agencies | 9 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 8 |
| Bars | 7 |
| Commercial Banks | 6 |
| Fast Food | 6 |
| General Merchandise | 5 |
| Grocery Stores | 4 |
| Auto Repair | 4 |
| Funeral Homes | 4 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
