Economy & Jobs — Lena, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $72,663 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$86,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $39,319 |
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| Poverty Rate | 3.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,449 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 38.9% |
| Retail | 12.3% |
| Manufacturing | 10.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| 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.
