Economy & Jobs — Prairie City, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $60,694 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$41,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $21,302 |
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| Poverty Rate | 11.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 7.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 157 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 24.1% |
| Transportation | 15.3% |
| Retail | 14.6% |
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.
