Wataga, IL Employment

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20%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
16%
Household income NAT. AVG.
30%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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Income per capita$23,927$31,502$29,829
Median household income$46,250$59,196$55,322
Median income owner occupied$62,917$75,354$70,586
Median income renter occupied$28,438$34,488$35,192
Median earnings male$40,114$40,474$36,919
Median earnings female$21,000$27,197$26,250
Unemployment rate3.2%5.3%4.7%
Poverty level24.0%14.0%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Wataga is 20% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Wataga is 16% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Wataga is 30% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Wataga is 59% higher than the national average

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      $30,830 $46,250 $92,500
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      $39,460 $59,196 $118,392
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Wataga median earnings by income bracket

      Wataga employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry21.6%21.6%
      Manufacturing sector9.9%9.9%
      Financial & insurance services1.4%1.4%
      Wholesale & retail services15.5%15.5%
      Public administration4.7%4.7%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities29.6%29.6%
      Education, health & social services2.3%2.3%
      Other13.6%13.6%

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      Wataga, IL778$46,25016.4%

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      Wataga, IL778$46,25016.4%
      Source: The Wataga, IL employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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