Watseka, IL Employment

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16%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
31%
Household income NAT. AVG.
32%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexWatsekaIllinoisNational
Income per capita$24,915$31,502$29,829
Median household income$38,162$59,196$55,322
Median income owner occupied$58,179$75,354$70,586
Median income renter occupied$23,563$34,488$35,192
Median earnings male$25,758$40,474$36,919
Median earnings female$25,130$27,197$26,250
Unemployment rate3.2%5.3%4.7%
Poverty level12.9%14.0%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Watseka is 16% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Watseka is 31% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Watseka is 32% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Watseka is 15% lower than the national average

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      $25,438 $38,162 $76,324
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      $39,460 $59,196 $118,392
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Watseka median earnings by income bracket

      Watseka employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry19.7%19.7%
      Manufacturing sector12.8%12.8%
      Financial & insurance services0.8%0.8%
      Wholesale & retail services20.9%20.9%
      Public administration2.9%2.9%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities3.9%3.9%
      Education, health & social services13.1%13.1%
      Other25.9%25.9%

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