Essex, IL Employment

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20%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
47%
Household income NAT. AVG.
59%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexEssexIllinoisNational
Income per capita$35,914$31,502$29,829
Median household income$81,458$59,196$55,322
Median income owner occupied$86,875$75,354$70,586
Median income renter occupied$78,000$34,488$35,192
Median earnings male$73,409$40,474$36,919
Median earnings female$31,581$27,197$26,250
Unemployment rate1.9%5.3%4.7%
Poverty level4.7%14.0%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Essex is 20% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in Essex is 47% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Essex is 59% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Essex is 69% lower than the national average

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      $54,299 $81,458 $162,916
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      $39,460 $59,196 $118,392
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
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      Essex median earnings by income bracket

      Essex employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry38.5%38.5%
      Manufacturing sector11.1%11.1%
      Financial & insurance services0.0%0.0%
      Wholesale & retail services14.8%14.8%
      Public administration2.9%2.9%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities16.0%16.0%
      Education, health & social services6.1%6.1%
      Other9.4%9.4%

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      Braceville, IL886$76,66738.6%
      South Wilmington, IL702$75,15635.9%
      Essex, IL1,083$81,45847.2%

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      Source: The Essex, IL employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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