Economy & Jobs — Carol Stream, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $102,309 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$120,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $44,595 |
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| Poverty Rate | 6.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.9% |
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| In Labor Force | 22,453 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 21.1% |
| Manufacturing | 15.9% |
| Retail | 11.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 894 |
| Physician Offices | 806 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 759 |
| Dental Offices | 717 |
| Law Offices | 662 |
| Insurance Agencies | 636 |
| Real Estate Offices | 583 |
| Beauty Salons | 389 |
| Auto Repair | 346 |
| Accounting Firms | 304 |
| Commercial Banks | 302 |
| Coffee Shops | 234 |
| Child Day Care | 223 |
| Chiropractors | 221 |
| Gas Stations | 216 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
