Economy & Jobs — Cowden, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $62,031 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$48,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $19,216 |
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| Poverty Rate | 20.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 8.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 171 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 33.9% |
| Manufacturing | 21.3% |
| Retail | 12.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Gas Stations | 13 |
| Commercial Banks | 12 |
| Insurance Agencies | 12 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 12 |
| Fast Food | 12 |
| Bars | 11 |
| Auto Repair | 9 |
| General Merchandise | 7 |
| Grocery Stores | 5 |
| Law Offices | 4 |
| Physician Offices | 4 |
| Funeral Homes | 3 |
| Chiropractors | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
