Economy & Jobs — Milton, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $50,769 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$55,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $22,411 |
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| Poverty Rate | 15.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.9% |
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| In Labor Force | 62 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Agriculture | 26.3% |
| Transportation | 15.8% |
| Manufacturing | 10.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Insurance Agencies | 15 |
| Commercial Banks | 13 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 13 |
| Gas Stations | 12 |
| Fast Food | 8 |
| Auto Repair | 6 |
| General Merchandise | 5 |
| Grocery Stores | 4 |
| Florists | 4 |
| Funeral Homes | 4 |
| Dental Offices | 4 |
| Bars | 4 |
| Beauty Salons | 3 |
| Real Estate Offices | 3 |
| Law Offices | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
