Economy & Jobs — Calumet City, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $55,369 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$61,500 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,232 |
| Poverty Rate | 23.4% |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.6% |
| In Labor Force | 17,447 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Education Healthcare | 28.8% |
| Transportation | 17.1% |
| Retail | 11.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Fast Food | 4,712 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 4,260 |
| Law Offices | 4,014 |
| Physician Offices | 2,849 |
| Dental Offices | 2,777 |
| Real Estate Offices | 2,478 |
| Insurance Agencies | 2,115 |
| Child Day Care | 1,608 |
| Beauty Salons | 1,551 |
| Auto Repair | 1,452 |
| Grocery Stores | 1,273 |
| Commercial Banks | 1,246 |
| Coffee Shops | 1,149 |
| Accounting Firms | 1,014 |
| Gas Stations | 923 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.