Economy & Jobs — Chester, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $80,625 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$85,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $24,523 |
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| Poverty Rate | 21.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 2,206 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 24.9% |
| Public Admin | 19.7% |
| Manufacturing | 18.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 26 |
| Fast Food | 24 |
| Bars | 18 |
| Commercial Banks | 17 |
| Insurance Agencies | 15 |
| Gas Stations | 14 |
| Physician Offices | 12 |
| Auto Repair | 10 |
| General Merchandise | 9 |
| Law Offices | 8 |
| New Car Dealers | 7 |
| Child Day Care | 7 |
| Grocery Stores | 6 |
| Funeral Homes | 6 |
| Dental Offices | 6 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
