Economy & Jobs — Carbondale, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $32,128 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$33,800 |
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| Per Capita Income | $23,849 |
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| Poverty Rate | 37.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 10.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 10,510 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 41.0% |
| Arts Food | 16.1% |
| Retail | 15.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 46 |
| Fast Food | 40 |
| Physician Offices | 32 |
| Law Offices | 27 |
| Insurance Agencies | 24 |
| Commercial Banks | 20 |
| Gas Stations | 19 |
| Dental Offices | 19 |
| Bars | 18 |
| Auto Repair | 14 |
| Coffee Shops | 13 |
| Grocery Stores | 11 |
| General Merchandise | 11 |
| Hotels Motels | 10 |
| Liquor Stores | 9 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
