Economy & Jobs — Hillsboro, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $50,158 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$54,900 |
| Per Capita Income | $22,683 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.6% |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.9% |
| In Labor Force | 1,560 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Education Healthcare | 29.5% |
| Professional | 13.6% |
| Arts Food | 8.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Full Service Restaurants | 29 |
| Gas Stations | 22 |
| Commercial Banks | 17 |
| Insurance Agencies | 15 |
| Fast Food | 15 |
| Physician Offices | 14 |
| Bars | 12 |
| General Merchandise | 10 |
| Auto Repair | 10 |
| Hotels Motels | 8 |
| Funeral Homes | 7 |
| Law Offices | 7 |
| Dental Offices | 6 |
| Beauty Salons | 5 |
| Chiropractors | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.