Economy & Jobs — Sims, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $48,194 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$54,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $31,779 |
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| Poverty Rate | 11.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 13.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 74 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 31.6% |
| Manufacturing | 29.1% |
| Professional | 13.9% |
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.
