Economy & Jobs — Nilwood, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $46,771 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$53,100 |
| Per Capita Income | $23,041 |
| Poverty Rate | 15.2% |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.3% |
| In Labor Force | 52 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Education Healthcare | 24.6% |
| Retail | 21.1% |
| Other Services | 12.3% |
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.