Economy & Jobs — Lewistown, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $54,000 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$55,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $33,783 |
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| Poverty Rate | 11.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 12.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 842 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 26.3% |
| Manufacturing | 16.1% |
| Retail | 9.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 25 |
| Fast Food | 18 |
| Gas Stations | 17 |
| Commercial Banks | 16 |
| Insurance Agencies | 16 |
| Bars | 13 |
| Auto Repair | 10 |
| Physician Offices | 10 |
| Coffee Shops | 10 |
| General Merchandise | 8 |
| Law Offices | 7 |
| Chiropractors | 7 |
| Grocery Stores | 6 |
| Accounting Firms | 6 |
| Child Day Care | 6 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
