Economy & Jobs — Chicago, Illinois

Income & Employment

Median Household Income (Census)$77,902
Estimated 2026~$85,600
Per Capita Income$48,148
Poverty Rate16.8%
Unemployment Rate8.0%
In Labor Force1,502,336

Top Industries

IndustryShare
Education Healthcare23.8%
Professional17.9%
Arts Food9.3%

Local Businesses (County)

TypeCount
Fast Food4,712
Full Service Restaurants4,260
Law Offices4,014
Physician Offices2,849
Dental Offices2,777
Real Estate Offices2,478
Insurance Agencies2,115
Child Day Care1,608
Beauty Salons1,551
Auto Repair1,452
Grocery Stores1,273
Commercial Banks1,246
Coffee Shops1,149
Accounting Firms1,014
Gas Stations923
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.