Economy & Jobs — Cortland, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $73,971 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$94,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $35,862 |
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| Poverty Rate | 7.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 8.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 2,675 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 28.9% |
| Retail | 16.1% |
| Professional | 12.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 84 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 64 |
| Gas Stations | 40 |
| Commercial Banks | 35 |
| Insurance Agencies | 35 |
| Auto Repair | 32 |
| Dental Offices | 31 |
| Law Offices | 29 |
| Physician Offices | 28 |
| Bars | 21 |
| Real Estate Offices | 20 |
| Beauty Salons | 17 |
| Child Day Care | 15 |
| Accounting Firms | 13 |
| Pet Grooming | 12 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
