Economy & Jobs — Dakota, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $55,815 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$65,000 |
| Per Capita Income | $24,834 |
| Poverty Rate | 14.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% |
| In Labor Force | 269 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Retail | 28.5% |
| Manufacturing | 23.4% |
| Education Healthcare | 18.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Full Service Restaurants | 32 |
| Insurance Agencies | 30 |
| Auto Repair | 25 |
| Fast Food | 23 |
| Gas Stations | 19 |
| Bars | 19 |
| Commercial Banks | 18 |
| Law Offices | 14 |
| Physician Offices | 13 |
| Real Estate Offices | 12 |
| Dental Offices | 12 |
| General Merchandise | 10 |
| Grocery Stores | 8 |
| Beauty Salons | 8 |
| Chiropractors | 8 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.