Economy & Jobs — De Soto, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $62,813 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$59,400 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,825 |
| Poverty Rate | 16.3% |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.0% |
| In Labor Force | 971 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Education Healthcare | 22.3% |
| Retail | 17.0% |
| Manufacturing | 11.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| 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.