Economy & Jobs — Forest City, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $87,813 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$71,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $28,239 |
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| Poverty Rate | 28.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 18.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 93 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 24.0% |
| Retail | 20.0% |
| Construction | 16.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Bars | 12 |
| Gas Stations | 9 |
| Fast Food | 9 |
| Commercial Banks | 8 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 7 |
| Insurance Agencies | 6 |
| General Merchandise | 5 |
| Auto Repair | 4 |
| Child Day Care | 4 |
| Law Offices | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
