Economy & Jobs — Bridgeport, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $53,036 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$57,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $25,787 |
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| Poverty Rate | 23.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 8.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 842 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 22.2% |
| Manufacturing | 10.4% |
| Transportation | 10.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Commercial Banks | 10 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 9 |
| Insurance Agencies | 7 |
| Gas Stations | 6 |
| Fast Food | 6 |
| Liquor Stores | 5 |
| Bars | 5 |
| General Merchandise | 4 |
| Real Estate Offices | 4 |
| Law Offices | 4 |
| Child Day Care | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
