Economy & Jobs — Forreston, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $70,676 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$77,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $33,399 |
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| Poverty Rate | 5.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 7.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 536 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 19.1% |
| Retail | 18.5% |
| Education Healthcare | 17.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 33 |
| Fast Food | 31 |
| Gas Stations | 28 |
| Insurance Agencies | 26 |
| Auto Repair | 24 |
| Bars | 23 |
| Real Estate Offices | 19 |
| Commercial Banks | 16 |
| Physician Offices | 12 |
| Chiropractors | 11 |
| Dental Offices | 10 |
| General Merchandise | 9 |
| Law Offices | 9 |
| Hotels Motels | 8 |
| Used Car Dealers | 7 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
