Economy & Jobs — Elgin, Illinois

Income & Employment

Median Household Income (Census)$90,282
Estimated 2026~$100,600
Per Capita Income$36,037
Poverty Rate9.8%
Unemployment Rate6.1%
In Labor Force61,339

Top Industries

IndustryShare
Manufacturing18.3%
Education Healthcare17.6%
Professional13.7%

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.