Economy & Jobs — Marengo, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $73,523 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$82,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $35,638 |
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| Poverty Rate | 15.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 9.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 3,684 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 22.0% |
| Manufacturing | 17.8% |
| Retail | 16.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 235 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 230 |
| Dental Offices | 135 |
| Auto Repair | 134 |
| Insurance Agencies | 132 |
| Physician Offices | 130 |
| Law Offices | 122 |
| Real Estate Offices | 112 |
| Beauty Salons | 111 |
| Commercial Banks | 84 |
| Gas Stations | 76 |
| Child Day Care | 69 |
| Bars | 63 |
| Coffee Shops | 54 |
| Chiropractors | 51 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
