Economy & Jobs — Decatur, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $51,592 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$57,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $31,990 |
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| Poverty Rate | 19.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 8.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 31,832 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 23.8% |
| Manufacturing | 19.4% |
| Retail | 11.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 79 |
| Fast Food | 76 |
| Physician Offices | 74 |
| Insurance Agencies | 42 |
| Gas Stations | 38 |
| Law Offices | 37 |
| Bars | 35 |
| Auto Repair | 31 |
| Dental Offices | 31 |
| General Merchandise | 27 |
| Commercial Banks | 27 |
| Hotels Motels | 23 |
| Grocery Stores | 17 |
| Real Estate Offices | 16 |
| Convenience Stores | 15 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
