Economy & Jobs — New Athens, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $56,553 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$70,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $33,299 |
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| Poverty Rate | 11.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 935 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 20.3% |
| Education Healthcare | 17.7% |
| Construction | 12.1% |
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.
