Economy & Jobs — Lacon, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $63,162 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$69,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $32,885 |
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| Poverty Rate | 14.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 753 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 26.2% |
| Manufacturing | 18.0% |
| Construction | 11.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Gas Stations | 10 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 10 |
| Fast Food | 10 |
| Bars | 8 |
| Commercial Banks | 7 |
| Insurance Agencies | 6 |
| General Merchandise | 4 |
| Nursing Care | 4 |
| Grocery Stores | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
