Economy & Jobs — Nelson, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $39,250 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$52,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $28,121 |
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| Poverty Rate | 21.6% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.1% |
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| In Labor Force | 37 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 33.9% |
| Education Healthcare | 17.9% |
| Retail | 10.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 30 |
| Insurance Agencies | 22 |
| Fast Food | 19 |
| Gas Stations | 18 |
| Bars | 16 |
| Commercial Banks | 13 |
| Physician Offices | 13 |
| Auto Repair | 12 |
| Dental Offices | 8 |
| Real Estate Offices | 7 |
| Child Day Care | 7 |
| General Merchandise | 6 |
| Chiropractors | 6 |
| Grocery Stores | 5 |
| Law Offices | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
