Economy & Jobs — Vernon, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $60,313 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$56,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $30,467 |
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| Poverty Rate | 23.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.9% |
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| In Labor Force | 37 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Transportation | 23.1% |
| Manufacturing | 17.9% |
| Other Services | 15.4% |
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.
