Economy & Jobs — Salem, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $59,728 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$65,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $31,213 |
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| Poverty Rate | 16.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 3,572 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 22.1% |
| Manufacturing | 20.8% |
| Arts Food | 13.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Insurance Agencies | 27 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 26 |
| Fast Food | 23 |
| Physician Offices | 21 |
| Bars | 19 |
| Gas Stations | 16 |
| Auto Repair | 14 |
| Commercial Banks | 13 |
| Law Offices | 11 |
| General Merchandise | 10 |
| Child Day Care | 10 |
| Coffee Shops | 8 |
| Accounting Firms | 7 |
| Dental Offices | 7 |
| Beauty Salons | 6 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
