Economy & Jobs — Pekin, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $60,790 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$66,500 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,208 |
| Poverty Rate | 12.8% |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.1% |
| In Labor Force | 15,576 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Education Healthcare | 22.7% |
| Manufacturing | 14.1% |
| Retail | 12.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Full Service Restaurants | 143 |
| Fast Food | 143 |
| Physician Offices | 127 |
| Law Offices | 112 |
| Insurance Agencies | 100 |
| Bars | 78 |
| Dental Offices | 73 |
| Gas Stations | 63 |
| Commercial Banks | 56 |
| Real Estate Offices | 54 |
| Coffee Shops | 42 |
| Auto Repair | 40 |
| Grocery Stores | 37 |
| Accounting Firms | 35 |
| General Merchandise | 32 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.