Economy & Jobs — Ashley, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $49,559 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$53,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $19,963 |
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| Poverty Rate | 34.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 7.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 161 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 34.0% |
| Education Healthcare | 18.8% |
| Retail | 11.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Commercial Banks | 12 |
| Insurance Agencies | 12 |
| Gas Stations | 9 |
| Bars | 9 |
| Fast Food | 7 |
| General Merchandise | 6 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 6 |
| Grocery Stores | 5 |
| Auto Repair | 5 |
| Law Offices | 4 |
| Florists | 3 |
| Accounting Firms | 3 |
| Physician Offices | 3 |
| Dental Offices | 3 |
| Chiropractors | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
