Economy & Jobs — Edwardsville, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $86,721 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$105,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $48,313 |
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| Poverty Rate | 11.6% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 13,417 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 26.2% |
| Retail | 13.1% |
| Professional | 12.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 220 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 207 |
| Law Offices | 145 |
| Insurance Agencies | 126 |
| Physician Offices | 114 |
| Dental Offices | 99 |
| Bars | 93 |
| Gas Stations | 90 |
| Auto Repair | 82 |
| Commercial Banks | 77 |
| Real Estate Offices | 74 |
| Child Day Care | 54 |
| Chiropractors | 52 |
| General Merchandise | 44 |
| Hotels Motels | 44 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
