Economy & Jobs — Joy, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $56,250 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$73,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $28,854 |
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| Poverty Rate | 12.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 199 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 18.3% |
| Manufacturing | 17.7% |
| Transportation | 14.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 12 |
| Insurance Agencies | 11 |
| Commercial Banks | 9 |
| Gas Stations | 8 |
| Fast Food | 7 |
| Auto Repair | 6 |
| Real Estate Offices | 6 |
| General Merchandise | 5 |
| Bars | 4 |
| Physician Offices | 3 |
| Chiropractors | 3 |
| Child Day Care | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
