Economy & Jobs — Basco, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $40,000 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$52,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $33,004 |
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| Poverty Rate | 16.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 23.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 43 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 35.7% |
| Arts Food | 16.7% |
| Education Healthcare | 11.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Gas Stations | 16 |
| Insurance Agencies | 15 |
| Commercial Banks | 12 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 12 |
| Fast Food | 8 |
| Bars | 8 |
| General Merchandise | 6 |
| Physician Offices | 5 |
| Child Day Care | 5 |
| Funeral Homes | 4 |
| Real Estate Offices | 4 |
| Law Offices | 4 |
| Coffee Shops | 4 |
| Grocery Stores | 3 |
| Accounting Firms | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
