Economy & Jobs — Watseka, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $43,608 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$48,800 |
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| Per Capita Income | $26,119 |
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| Poverty Rate | 23.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 2,059 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 28.1% |
| Retail | 17.3% |
| Wholesale | 9.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Commercial Banks | 21 |
| Insurance Agencies | 21 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 21 |
| Physician Offices | 20 |
| Fast Food | 15 |
| Bars | 11 |
| Gas Stations | 10 |
| Auto Repair | 9 |
| Grocery Stores | 8 |
| Funeral Homes | 7 |
| Dental Offices | 6 |
| Hotels Motels | 6 |
| Law Offices | 5 |
| Liquor Stores | 4 |
| General Merchandise | 4 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
