Economy & Jobs — Petersburg, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $56,458 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$68,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $41,332 |
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| Poverty Rate | 15.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 1.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,366 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 34.1% |
| Retail | 16.3% |
| Professional | 9.0% |
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.
