Economy & Jobs — Palestine, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $62,850 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$68,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $29,970 |
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| Poverty Rate | 15.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 635 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Retail | 20.9% |
| Education Healthcare | 16.8% |
| Manufacturing | 13.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 16 |
| Fast Food | 16 |
| Commercial Banks | 10 |
| Gas Stations | 9 |
| Insurance Agencies | 9 |
| Real Estate Offices | 7 |
| Funeral Homes | 6 |
| General Merchandise | 5 |
| Auto Repair | 5 |
| Law Offices | 5 |
| Grocery Stores | 4 |
| Florists | 4 |
| Physician Offices | 4 |
| Bars | 4 |
| Liquor Stores | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
