Economy & Jobs — Jonesboro, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $58,500 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$66,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $27,681 |
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| Poverty Rate | 20.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 1.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 786 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 41.3% |
| Public Admin | 10.9% |
| Retail | 8.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 13 |
| Fast Food | 13 |
| Commercial Banks | 10 |
| Auto Repair | 7 |
| Insurance Agencies | 7 |
| Physician Offices | 7 |
| Gas Stations | 6 |
| Funeral Homes | 6 |
| Bars | 6 |
| Grocery Stores | 5 |
| General Merchandise | 5 |
| Nursing Care | 5 |
| Law Offices | 4 |
| Accounting Firms | 3 |
| Coffee Shops | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
