Economy & Jobs — New Salem, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $46,875 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$66,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $26,771 |
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| Poverty Rate | 24.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 52 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Retail | 37.3% |
| Construction | 29.4% |
| Professional | 13.7% |
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 (county fallback).
