Economy & Jobs — Athens, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $81,192 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$96,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $40,265 |
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| Poverty Rate | 9.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,264 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 24.2% |
| Retail | 19.7% |
| Public Admin | 14.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Bars | 8 |
| Insurance Agencies | 6 |
| Gas Stations | 5 |
| Fast Food | 5 |
| General Merchandise | 4 |
| Auto Repair | 4 |
| Commercial Banks | 4 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 4 |
| Law Offices | 3 |
| Chiropractors | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
