Economy & Jobs — Altona, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $69,375 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$76,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $37,904 |
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| Poverty Rate | 7.6% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 19.1% |
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| In Labor Force | 286 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 41.3% |
| Construction | 13.1% |
| Retail | 8.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 41 |
| Fast Food | 37 |
| Bars | 25 |
| Insurance Agencies | 23 |
| Commercial Banks | 21 |
| Gas Stations | 15 |
| Law Offices | 15 |
| Auto Repair | 11 |
| Physician Offices | 11 |
| Dental Offices | 11 |
| Grocery Stores | 10 |
| General Merchandise | 10 |
| Chiropractors | 9 |
| Hotels Motels | 9 |
| Beauty Salons | 8 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
