Economy & Jobs — Gays, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $52,188 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$62,100 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,555 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.4% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| In Labor Force | 79 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Manufacturing | 25.3% |
| Retail | 19.3% |
| Education Healthcare | 14.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Bars | 9 |
| Commercial Banks | 8 |
| Insurance Agencies | 7 |
| Gas Stations | 6 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 6 |
| Physician Offices | 5 |
| Nursing Care | 5 |
| Funeral Homes | 4 |
| Grocery Stores | 3 |
| General Merchandise | 3 |
| Home Health | 3 |
| Fast Food | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.