Economy & Jobs — Wapella, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $51,818 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$67,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $38,620 |
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| Poverty Rate | 3.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 1.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 291 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 19.7% |
| Finance Insurance | 11.5% |
| Public Admin | 11.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 11 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 10 |
| Gas Stations | 8 |
| Insurance Agencies | 8 |
| New Car Dealers | 6 |
| Real Estate Offices | 5 |
| Law Offices | 5 |
| General Merchandise | 4 |
| Commercial Banks | 4 |
| Bars | 4 |
| Auto Repair | 3 |
| Accounting Firms | 3 |
| Physician Offices | 3 |
| Chiropractors | 3 |
| Hotels Motels | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
