Economy & Jobs — Waynesville, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $60,000 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$73,600 |
| Per Capita Income | $39,289 |
| Poverty Rate | 12.9% |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.4% |
| In Labor Force | 184 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Education Healthcare | 27.6% |
| Finance Insurance | 18.8% |
| Manufacturing | 11.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| 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.