Economy & Jobs — Benson, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $76,333 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$85,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $39,257 |
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| Poverty Rate | 3.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 284 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 25.3% |
| Manufacturing | 19.1% |
| Retail | 15.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Insurance Agencies | 20 |
| Fast Food | 19 |
| Commercial Banks | 18 |
| Gas Stations | 16 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 15 |
| General Merchandise | 11 |
| Auto Repair | 10 |
| Child Day Care | 9 |
| New Car Dealers | 7 |
| Dental Offices | 7 |
| Coffee Shops | 7 |
| Pet Grooming | 6 |
| Law Offices | 6 |
| Grocery Stores | 5 |
| Nursing Care | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
