Economy & Jobs — Wamac, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $36,500 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$45,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $28,937 |
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| Poverty Rate | 27.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 10.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 334 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 23.2% |
| Construction | 13.0% |
| Retail | 12.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 33 |
| Bars | 27 |
| Fast Food | 20 |
| Commercial Banks | 19 |
| Gas Stations | 18 |
| Insurance Agencies | 17 |
| Auto Repair | 15 |
| Child Day Care | 13 |
| General Merchandise | 12 |
| Physician Offices | 12 |
| New Car Dealers | 10 |
| Dental Offices | 9 |
| Grocery Stores | 8 |
| Law Offices | 7 |
| Chiropractors | 7 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
