Economy & Jobs — Sterling, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $57,350 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$60,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $35,146 |
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| Poverty Rate | 15.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 7,603 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 21.4% |
| Manufacturing | 19.5% |
| Arts Food | 12.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 42 |
| Bars | 35 |
| Fast Food | 34 |
| Insurance Agencies | 31 |
| Gas Stations | 23 |
| Law Offices | 19 |
| Auto Repair | 18 |
| Commercial Banks | 17 |
| Dental Offices | 15 |
| General Merchandise | 13 |
| Chiropractors | 12 |
| Child Day Care | 11 |
| Grocery Stores | 9 |
| Nursing Care | 9 |
| Real Estate Offices | 7 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
