St. Clair County: Economy & Jobs
St. Clair County reports a median household income of $73,854 (about the same as St. Clair County median $73,854; 1.2× below Illinois median $85,562), with homes at a median value of $158,500.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $73,854 — below the Illinois median ($85,562). Poverty rate 13.8% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $118,720 |
|---|---|
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $8,626,372 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $72,661 |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $73,854 (vs Illinois $85,562) |
| Poverty Rate | 13.8% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 — county FIPS
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 5.5% — above the U.S. average of ~4%.
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 89,981 |
|---|---|
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $5,129,058,950 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $57,001 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 6,011,660 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% (vs Illinois 5.9%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2024 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES)
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 16 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 251,795 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 15,737.20 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Grain, Corn, Soybeans, Animal Totals |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 5,030 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 71,616 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 3,433,730 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 43 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 20 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 21 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 93 |
| Local Businesses · Department Stores | 4 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 47 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 23 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Stores | 6 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 158 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 200 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 87 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 25 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
| Total Snap Stores | 193 |
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Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $2,617,597,639 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 10,169.38 |
| Federal Spending · Population | 257,400 people |
Sources: USAspending API