Economy & Jobs — Watson, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $74,167 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$78,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $26,141 |
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| Poverty Rate | 14.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 1.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 357 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 40.7% |
| Education Healthcare | 21.6% |
| Retail | 8.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 40 |
| Insurance Agencies | 34 |
| Physician Offices | 27 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 27 |
| Dental Offices | 26 |
| Auto Repair | 25 |
| Hotels Motels | 23 |
| Bars | 19 |
| Commercial Banks | 17 |
| Gas Stations | 16 |
| Liquor Stores | 12 |
| Chiropractors | 12 |
| Real Estate Offices | 11 |
| Law Offices | 11 |
| General Merchandise | 10 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
