Economy & Jobs — St. Elmo, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $45,294 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$53,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $23,540 |
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| Poverty Rate | 27.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 7.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 597 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 21.6% |
| Education Healthcare | 14.6% |
| Retail | 13.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 24 |
| Auto Repair | 11 |
| Insurance Agencies | 11 |
| Fast Food | 11 |
| Gas Stations | 10 |
| Commercial Banks | 9 |
| General Merchandise | 7 |
| Child Day Care | 7 |
| Funeral Homes | 5 |
| Liquor Stores | 4 |
| Law Offices | 4 |
| Physician Offices | 4 |
| Dental Offices | 4 |
| Grocery Stores | 3 |
| New Car Dealers | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
