Economy & Jobs — Benld, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $47,850 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$52,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $30,921 |
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| Poverty Rate | 15.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 7.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 756 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Retail | 22.6% |
| Transportation | 17.3% |
| Education Healthcare | 15.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 36 |
| Bars | 27 |
| Gas Stations | 25 |
| Insurance Agencies | 25 |
| Commercial Banks | 24 |
| Fast Food | 18 |
| General Merchandise | 14 |
| Auto Repair | 13 |
| Physician Offices | 11 |
| Chiropractors | 11 |
| Dental Offices | 9 |
| New Car Dealers | 8 |
| Real Estate Offices | 8 |
| Accounting Firms | 8 |
| Child Day Care | 8 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
