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Household income NAT. AVG.
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Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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Income per capita$24,806$31,502$29,829
Median household income$56,005$59,196$55,322
Median income owner occupied$64,637$75,354$70,586
Median income renter occupied$31,947$34,488$35,192
Median earnings male$41,339$40,474$36,919
Median earnings female$29,901$27,197$26,250
Unemployment rate2.4%5.3%4.7%
Poverty level13.4%14.0%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Pontoon Beach is 17% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Pontoon Beach is 1% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Pontoon Beach is 49% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Pontoon Beach is 11% lower than the national average

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      $37,332 $56,005 $112,010
      City
      $39,460 $59,196 $118,392
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
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      Pontoon Beach median earnings by income bracket

      Pontoon Beach employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry14.4%14.4%
      Manufacturing sector16.7%16.7%
      Financial & insurance services0.0%0.0%
      Wholesale & retail services16.6%16.6%
      Public administration7.3%7.3%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities13.4%13.4%
      Education, health & social services6.2%6.2%
      Other23.5%23.5%

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      Pontoon Beach, IL5,822$56,0051.2%

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