Economy & Jobs — Ottawa, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $71,413 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$83,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $37,776 |
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| Poverty Rate | 17.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.9% |
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| In Labor Force | 9,325 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 25.6% |
| Retail | 15.6% |
| Manufacturing | 12.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 120 |
| Fast Food | 80 |
| Bars | 64 |
| Gas Stations | 56 |
| Law Offices | 47 |
| Insurance Agencies | 45 |
| Auto Repair | 40 |
| Dental Offices | 40 |
| Commercial Banks | 38 |
| Physician Offices | 36 |
| Hotels Motels | 25 |
| General Merchandise | 24 |
| Beauty Salons | 21 |
| Accounting Firms | 20 |
| Chiropractors | 20 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
