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Watseka city, Illinois

Official LSAD Designation: Watseka city • Census GEOID: 1779228 • Iroquois County

Economy & Workforce Profile

Income, poverty, and workforce indicators for Watseka city.

Economic Indicator Estimate Margin of Error
Median Household Income $43,608 ±$4,318
Per Capita Income $27,210 ±$2,763
Poverty Rate 23.4% ±6.7%
Population Below Poverty Level 1,078 ±317
Unemployment Rate 5.8% ±3.8%
Civilian Labor Force, Employed 1,971 ±237
Broadband Internet Rate 85.3% ±5.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).