Economy & Jobs — Colchester, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $63,981 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$71,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $31,944 |
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| Poverty Rate | 7.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 609 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 41.2% |
| Retail | 12.0% |
| Manufacturing | 10.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 22 |
| Fast Food | 20 |
| Commercial Banks | 18 |
| Auto Repair | 15 |
| Gas Stations | 10 |
| Insurance Agencies | 10 |
| Physician Offices | 10 |
| Dental Offices | 10 |
| Bars | 9 |
| Grocery Stores | 8 |
| Law Offices | 8 |
| Beauty Salons | 7 |
| General Merchandise | 6 |
| Coffee Shops | 5 |
| Used Car Dealers | 4 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
