Economy & Jobs — Elwood, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $86,458 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$83,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $43,572 |
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| Poverty Rate | 8.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 1.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,188 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Transportation | 20.7% |
| Education Healthcare | 20.0% |
| Manufacturing | 13.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 579 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 412 |
| Physician Offices | 392 |
| Dental Offices | 306 |
| Auto Repair | 261 |
| Real Estate Offices | 253 |
| Insurance Agencies | 241 |
| Beauty Salons | 193 |
| Law Offices | 180 |
| Gas Stations | 173 |
| Commercial Banks | 159 |
| Coffee Shops | 126 |
| Child Day Care | 122 |
| Chiropractors | 96 |
| Grocery Stores | 92 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
