Pekin, IL Employment

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8%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
9%
Household income NAT. AVG.
31%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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Income per capita$27,461$31,502$29,829
Median household income$50,552$59,196$55,322
Median income owner occupied$65,449$75,354$70,586
Median income renter occupied$29,483$34,488$35,192
Median earnings male$42,062$40,474$36,919
Median earnings female$24,936$27,197$26,250
Unemployment rate3.2%5.3%4.7%
Poverty level15.5%14.0%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Pekin is 8% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Pekin is 9% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Pekin is 31% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Pekin is 3% higher than the national average

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      $33,697 $50,552 $101,104
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      $39,460 $59,196 $118,392
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Pekin median earnings by income bracket

      Pekin employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry8.1%8.1%
      Manufacturing sector25.5%25.5%
      Financial & insurance services2.5%2.5%
      Wholesale & retail services15.8%15.8%
      Public administration4.9%4.9%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities9.4%9.4%
      Education, health & social services6.8%6.8%
      Other26.5%26.5%

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