Economy & Jobs — Benton, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $54,123 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$58,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $28,940 |
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| Poverty Rate | 17.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.9% |
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| In Labor Force | 2,921 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 19.5% |
| Retail | 12.1% |
| Manufacturing | 10.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 33 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 30 |
| Gas Stations | 26 |
| Law Offices | 16 |
| Insurance Agencies | 15 |
| Bars | 15 |
| General Merchandise | 14 |
| Commercial Banks | 14 |
| Auto Repair | 12 |
| Liquor Stores | 9 |
| Dental Offices | 8 |
| Funeral Homes | 7 |
| Child Day Care | 7 |
| Chiropractors | 6 |
| Grocery Stores | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
