Economy & Jobs — Carthage, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $77,004 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$85,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $37,308 |
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| Poverty Rate | 6.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 0.1% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,545 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 28.9% |
| Retail | 12.9% |
| Manufacturing | 10.0% |
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.
