Economy & Jobs — Metcalf, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $54,881 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$62,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $24,760 |
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| Poverty Rate | 6.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 34.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 74 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 26.2% |
| Manufacturing | 23.8% |
| Retail | 17.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 14 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 12 |
| Gas Stations | 9 |
| Commercial Banks | 9 |
| Insurance Agencies | 9 |
| Law Offices | 6 |
| General Merchandise | 5 |
| Home Health | 4 |
| Nursing Care | 4 |
| New Car Dealers | 3 |
| Dental Offices | 3 |
| Child Day Care | 3 |
| Fitness Centers | 3 |
| Hotels Motels | 3 |
| Coffee Shops | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
