Economy & Jobs — East St. Louis, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $35,700 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$35,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $22,037 |
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| Poverty Rate | 32.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 17.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 7,538 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 17.2% |
| Arts Food | 14.4% |
| Professional | 12.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 200 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 158 |
| Physician Offices | 128 |
| Law Offices | 123 |
| Insurance Agencies | 101 |
| Gas Stations | 93 |
| Bars | 87 |
| Commercial Banks | 79 |
| Dental Offices | 77 |
| Auto Repair | 68 |
| Real Estate Offices | 57 |
| Child Day Care | 56 |
| General Merchandise | 47 |
| Hotels Motels | 45 |
| Grocery Stores | 43 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
