Economy & Jobs — Joliet, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $92,201 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$100,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $35,820 |
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| Poverty Rate | 11.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 79,879 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 21.5% |
| Retail | 12.3% |
| Transportation | 11.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 105 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 78 |
| Real Estate Offices | 47 |
| Insurance Agencies | 42 |
| Dental Offices | 42 |
| Beauty Salons | 40 |
| Auto Repair | 34 |
| Child Day Care | 28 |
| Gas Stations | 26 |
| Commercial Banks | 24 |
| Coffee Shops | 23 |
| Law Offices | 20 |
| Physician Offices | 18 |
| Fitness Centers | 18 |
| Liquor Stores | 16 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
