Economy & Jobs — Buncombe, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $62,500 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$71,200 |
| Per Capita Income | $25,580 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.3% |
| Unemployment Rate | 19.7% |
| In Labor Force | 146 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Education Healthcare | 26.7% |
| Other Services | 17.2% |
| Retail | 15.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Gas Stations | 6 |
| Insurance Agencies | 6 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 6 |
| Fast Food | 6 |
| General Merchandise | 4 |
| Commercial Banks | 4 |
| Law Offices | 3 |
| Dental Offices | 3 |
| Bars | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.