Economy & Jobs — Mount Vernon, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $55,357 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$60,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $29,722 |
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| Poverty Rate | 17.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 7,124 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 27.1% |
| Arts Food | 13.3% |
| Manufacturing | 13.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 29 |
| Physician Offices | 25 |
| Fast Food | 25 |
| Insurance Agencies | 23 |
| Law Offices | 17 |
| Gas Stations | 16 |
| Dental Offices | 16 |
| Auto Repair | 14 |
| General Merchandise | 13 |
| Commercial Banks | 13 |
| Liquor Stores | 11 |
| Hotels Motels | 10 |
| Bars | 8 |
| Real Estate Offices | 7 |
| Grocery Stores | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
