Economy & Jobs — Tilton, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $55,697 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$60,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $31,065 |
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| Poverty Rate | 17.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.9% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,306 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 22.1% |
| Education Healthcare | 21.0% |
| Retail | 15.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 47 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 45 |
| Gas Stations | 29 |
| Bars | 28 |
| General Merchandise | 26 |
| Insurance Agencies | 26 |
| Commercial Banks | 23 |
| Law Offices | 20 |
| Auto Repair | 18 |
| Physician Offices | 15 |
| Liquor Stores | 14 |
| Dental Offices | 13 |
| Child Day Care | 13 |
| Chiropractors | 12 |
| Hotels Motels | 12 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
