Economy & Jobs — Fairfield, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $41,989 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$46,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $33,524 |
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| Poverty Rate | 17.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 2,085 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 31.1% |
| Retail | 17.0% |
| Manufacturing | 11.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 16 |
| Gas Stations | 11 |
| Insurance Agencies | 11 |
| Fast Food | 9 |
| Commercial Banks | 7 |
| Liquor Stores | 6 |
| Auto Repair | 6 |
| Physician Offices | 5 |
| Coffee Shops | 5 |
| General Merchandise | 4 |
| Law Offices | 4 |
| Accounting Firms | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
