Economy & Jobs — Alpha, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $77,639 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$85,600 |
| Per Capita Income | $39,524 |
| Poverty Rate | 1.6% |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.1% |
| In Labor Force | 403 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Education Healthcare | 17.8% |
| Manufacturing | 17.0% |
| Construction | 12.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Full Service Restaurants | 40 |
| Insurance Agencies | 33 |
| Fast Food | 28 |
| Gas Stations | 27 |
| Commercial Banks | 23 |
| Auto Repair | 15 |
| General Merchandise | 13 |
| Bars | 13 |
| Child Day Care | 12 |
| Dental Offices | 11 |
| Law Offices | 10 |
| Chiropractors | 10 |
| Coffee Shops | 10 |
| Pet Grooming | 8 |
| Funeral Homes | 8 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.