Economy & Jobs — Pekin, Illinois

Income & Employment

Median Household Income (Census)$60,790
Estimated 2026~$66,500
Per Capita Income$33,208
Poverty Rate12.8%
Unemployment Rate6.1%
In Labor Force15,576

Top Industries

IndustryShare
Education Healthcare22.7%
Manufacturing14.1%
Retail12.1%

Local Businesses (County)

TypeCount
Full Service Restaurants143
Fast Food143
Physician Offices127
Law Offices112
Insurance Agencies100
Bars78
Dental Offices73
Gas Stations63
Commercial Banks56
Real Estate Offices54
Coffee Shops42
Auto Repair40
Grocery Stores37
Accounting Firms35
General Merchandise32
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.