Economy & Jobs — Charleston, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $49,300 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$55,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $30,375 |
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| Poverty Rate | 26.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.1% |
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| In Labor Force | 10,020 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 35.6% |
| Retail | 15.6% |
| Arts Food | 13.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 49 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 39 |
| Insurance Agencies | 23 |
| Commercial Banks | 22 |
| Auto Repair | 20 |
| Gas Stations | 18 |
| Bars | 17 |
| Dental Offices | 15 |
| Beauty Salons | 14 |
| Law Offices | 14 |
| General Merchandise | 12 |
| Physician Offices | 12 |
| Child Day Care | 12 |
| New Car Dealers | 8 |
| Chiropractors | 8 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
