Economy & Jobs — Waterloo, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $98,711 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$104,800 |
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| Per Capita Income | $44,435 |
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| Poverty Rate | 5.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 5,917 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 26.1% |
| Retail | 11.4% |
| Finance Insurance | 11.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| 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.
