Economy & Jobs — Springfield, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $66,064 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$74,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $41,110 |
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| Poverty Rate | 16.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 55,195 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 28.8% |
| Public Admin | 13.8% |
| Professional | 10.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 190 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 169 |
| Insurance Agencies | 106 |
| Law Offices | 85 |
| Physician Offices | 84 |
| Commercial Banks | 82 |
| Dental Offices | 82 |
| Bars | 81 |
| Real Estate Offices | 64 |
| Gas Stations | 61 |
| Beauty Salons | 53 |
| Child Day Care | 46 |
| General Merchandise | 39 |
| Auto Repair | 39 |
| Accounting Firms | 36 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
