Economy & Jobs — Girard, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $50,300 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$45,900 |
| Per Capita Income | $23,450 |
| Poverty Rate | 31.0% |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.4% |
| In Labor Force | 814 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Education Healthcare | 29.4% |
| Retail | 15.5% |
| Arts Food | 10.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| 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.