Economy & Jobs — Columbia, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $107,606 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$123,000 |
| Per Capita Income | $52,647 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.4% |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.4% |
| In Labor Force | 6,194 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Education Healthcare | 29.8% |
| Professional | 14.3% |
| Manufacturing | 9.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Full Service Restaurants | 31 |
| Insurance Agencies | 25 |
| Commercial Banks | 20 |
| Fast Food | 20 |
| Real Estate Offices | 18 |
| Bars | 18 |
| Auto Repair | 15 |
| Gas Stations | 13 |
| Dental Offices | 13 |
| Beauty Salons | 12 |
| Chiropractors | 12 |
| Law Offices | 11 |
| Accounting Firms | 11 |
| Physician Offices | 11 |
| Child Day Care | 11 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.