Irvington township Illinois Income Charts

This section shows the Irvington township Illinois economy using the most recent economic analysis from the 2019 Census Bureau. Starting with Figure 1 which shows the median earnings per worker, Irvington township depicts it has a median earnings per worker of $37,212 which is in the mid range of other places in the surrounding region. The city with the highest median earnings per worker in the area is Hoyleton which depicts a median earnings of $45,694 (22.8% larger). Comparing median earnings per worker to the United States average of $47,712, Irvington township is approximately three-fourths the size. Also, measured against the state of Illinois, median earnings per worker of $51,263, Irvington township is approximately three-fourths the size.

In Figure 2 a more complete view of income is shown which aggregates income from all members in the household and it has a median household income of $59,615 which is the third most median income of all other places in the greater Irvington township region. The city with the highest median household income in the area is Irvington which shows a median income of $62,566 (only about 5.0% larger). Comparing median household income to the United States average of $60,293, Irvington township is about the same size. Also, benchmarked against the state of Illinois, median household income of $63,575, Irvington township is about 6.6% smaller.

The next section examines a variety of different income statistics for the Irvington township metropolitan area. In Figure 3 we see that it has the smallest proportion of earnings less than $10,000 at 16.3% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of earnings between $10,000 and $14,999 at 11.3% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the largest proportion of earnings of $100,000 more at 4.1% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 5 has the Average number of hours worked in a typical work week during the year, it has an average hours of 38.2 which is less than most other places in the metropolitan area. The city with the highest average hours in the area is Hoyleton which depicts an average hours of 39.7 (only about 3.9% larger). Dividing median annual worker earnings by the average number of hours worked in a year in Figure 6 shows that it has an average hourly earnings of $18.73 which is in the center range of other places in the metro area. The city with the highest average hourly earnings in the area is Hoyleton which shows an average hourly earnings of $22.13 (18.2% larger). Comparing average hourly earnings to the United States average of $23.71, Irvington township is approximately three-fourths the size. Also, benchmarked against the state of Illinois, average hourly earnings of $25.61, Irvington township is approximately three-fourths the size.

Figure 7 examines the number of self employed people in the Irvington township metro area based on the number of people who reported any self employment income. Irvington township shows it has a percentage of people self employed of 7.4% which is the third most people self employed of all other places in the greater Irvington township region. The city with the highest percentage of people self employed in the area is Richview which depicts a percentage self employed of 9.9% (33.1% larger).

Turning our attention to Figure 8, the median household income by age group, it has one of the largest proportions of median income-25 to 44 years at $62,969 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger city being Irvington with $64,219. Second, it has in the mid range of other places in the area when ranked by median income-45 to 64 years at $66,563 of the total. Third, it has the largest proportion of median income-65 years and over at $48,250 of the total and is ranked #1.

The next chart (Figure 11) shows the percentage of households that had retirement income over the last 12 months and it has a households with retirement income of 20.4% which is the third most households with retirement income of all other places in the greater Irvington township region. The city with the highest households with retirement income in the area is Irvington which depicts a households with retirement income of 23.4% (14.7% larger).

In the next chart, Figure 12, the median family income is shown for families broken down by racial group and it has one of the largest proportions of overall family income at $66,625 of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Hoyleton ($69,375), and #1 Irvington ($70,000) are larger. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of white family income at $67,857 of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Hoyleton ($69,375), and #1 Irvington ($70,577) are larger.

Figure 13 shows the cost of living and other consumer spending categories for a variety of cost components from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Irvington township shows it has the hightest cost of 100.8 for the cost of healthcare classification.

Irvington township Illinois Labor Force Charts

The next two charts look at very recent, monthly trended employment related performance using data estimated by economists at the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The BLS tracks unemployment statistics for a large number of areas throughout the country on a month to month basis. However, not every location in the U.S. is tracked by the BLS so the chart will only show the closest location available (which may be the same location.) Figure 14 shows the monthly unemployment rate for the area as well as a comparison to the overall national economy measure for the United States. Note that in March to April 2020, the Covid 19 recession or great recession occurred and affects this metric. It shows that from February 2010 to before the disasterous COVID Pandemic the monthly unemployment rate went from 9.1% to 3.5% in December 2019. This represents a decrease in the monthly unemployment rate of 61.5%. Since that time, the monthly unemployment rate has gone to 3.5% This represents an increase in the monthly unemployment rate of very little. In Figure 15 the monthly labor force participation which are people actively looking for work are also defined as unemployed but do not include people who have given up looking for work. It shows that from January 2010 to before the disasterous Coronavirus Pandemic the monthly labor force participation went from 13,619 to 14,356 in November 2019. This represents an increase in the monthly labor force participation of 5.4%. Since that time, the monthly labor force participation has gone to 14,356 This represents an increase in the monthly labor force participation of very little.

The next two charts look at the annual unemployment rate/eligible for unemployment benefits and is based on the American Community survey. Figure 16 shows Irvington township depicts it has an unemployment rate of 2.1% which is in the mid range of other places in the greater region. The city with the highest unemployment rate in the area is Wamac which shows a rate of 7.9% (approximately 3.8 times bigger). Figure 17 shows the labor force participation using the estimated percentage of people either working or actively looking for work. Irvington township depicts it has a participation rate of 64.2% which is the second most participation rates of all the places in the greater Irvington township region.

The percentage of full-time workers are compared to the number of part-time workers in Figure 19. Irvington township depicts full time employees approximately 3.9 times bigger as the part time employees.

The next employment related data item is shown in Figure 21 which is the percentage of families with only a single earner in the greater Irvington township area. Irvington township shows it has a families with a single earner of 19.3% which is the second smallest as measured by families with a single earner of all the other places in the metro area. The city with the highest families with a single earner in the area is Richview which shows a single earners rate of 46.2% (approximately 2.4 times bigger). The percentage of families with no one working is depicted in Figure 22. Irvington township depicts it has a families with no one working of 22.0% which is less than most other places in the greater region. The city with the highest families with no one working in the area is Wamac which shows a families with no worker of 27.9% (26.7% larger).

Irvington township Illinois Poverty Charts

The next section details economy analysis about poverty for residents of the Irvington township community. This performance can be enhanced by government programs such as economic opportunity zone to influence manufacturing, job growth, economic opportunity an hopefully lead to economic recovery after the recent Covid 19 recession. In Figure 23 the total number of people earning less than the poverty level are shown. Irvington township shows it has a total people earning less than the poverty level of 163 which is the third most total people earning less than the poverty level of all other places in the greater Irvington township region. The city with the highest total people earning less than the poverty level in the area is Centralia which shows a total people earning less than the poverty level of 3,018 ( considerably bigger).

In Figure 24 the percentage of people earning less than the poverty level is shown and compared across the group of places. Irvington township depicts it has a percent of people earning less than the poverty level of 12.0% which is in the middle range of other places in the metropolitan area. The city with the highest percent of people earning less than the poverty level in the area is Richview which shows a percent of people in poverty of 31.4% (approximately 2.6 times bigger).

In Figure 25 people who are in poverty are broken out by age group. Irvington township has the percentage of person in poverty 12 to 17 years less than most other places in the local area at 9% of the total. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of person in poverty 55 to 64 years at 16% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger city being Irvington with 18%. Third, it has one of the largest proportions of person in poverty 65+ years at 17% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger city being Irvington with 21%.

The next chart, Figure 26, shows the percentage of people in poverty by racial group. Irvington township has the largest proportion of black poverty rate at 100% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the largest proportion of american indian poverty rate at 100% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the largest proportion of hispanicp poverty rate at 100% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 27 shows key poverty statistics for groups based on marriage status. Irvington township has the percentage of married with children and in poverty in the center range of other places in the area at 9% of the total. Second, it has in the center range of other places in the area in terms of unmarried female with children and in poverty at 44% of the total. Third, it has in the mid point range of other places in the local area in order of unmarried male with children and in poverty at 18% of the total.

The next chart looks at the percentage of people in poverty based on their education level in Figure 28 marriage status. Irvington township has the percentage of less than highschool in poverty less than most other places in the greater region at 16% of the total. Figure 29 looks at only those people who make less than the poverty level of income and breaks down there employment status. Irvington township has the percentage of people who are in poverty and employed the second smallest in order of people who are in poverty and employed of all the other places in the area at 11.0% of the total. Additionally, Figure 30 looks at the percentage of people who receive some form of public assistance including general assistance, temporary assistance or food stamps (i.e. SNAP.) Irvington township shows it has a households with public assistance of 14.2% which is the second smallest when sorted by households with public assistance of all the other places in the local area. The city with the highest households with public assistance in the area is Wamac which depicts a households with public assistance of 51.0% (approximately 3.6 times bigger).

Figure 31 shows the "Gini Index of Income Inequality" with a range from zero (perfect equality) to one (perfect inequality). Irvington township shows it has a the gini index of 40.8% which is the third most the gini index of all other places in the greater Irvington township region.

Irvington township Illinois Work Commute Charts

Figure 33 shows a more detailed view of how the population commutes to work for (for example to downtown Irvington township or elsewhere.) Irvington township has one of the largest proportions of people who drove alone at 94% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger city being Irvington with 94%. Second, it has the smallest proportion of people who carpooled at 4% of the total.

In Figure 35 is shown a frequency distribution of the time that people leave for work. Irvington township has the percentage of people who leave for work between 12am to 5am in the mid range of other places in the local area at 5% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of people who leave for work between 530 am to 6am at 9% of the total and is ranked #1.

The next graph in Figure 36 shows the average number of minutes that it takes for people to commute to work. Irvington township has the percentage of people with commute time of less than 5 minutesutes the second smallest when ranked by people with commute time of less than 5 minutes of all the other places in the local area at 1% of the total. Second, it has in the middle range of other places in the surrounding region in terms of people with commute time between 5 to 9 minutes at 5% of the total. Third, it has the largest proportion of people with commute time between 45 to 59 minutes at 5% of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has the largest proportion of people with commute time between 60 to 89 minutes at 10% of the total and is ranked #1. In addition, it has less than most other places in the local area in order of people with commute time of 90 or more minutesutes at 1% of the total.

The average commute time is shown in Figure 37. Irvington township depicts it has an average commute time of 27 which is the second most average commute time of all the places in the greater Irvington township region. Figure 38 shows the difference between male versus female commuting time. Irvington township shows average commute time in minutes for men about 18.9% smaller as the average commute time in minutes for women. Figure 40 shows the total number of vehicles available for transportation and Irvington township has the smallest proportion of 1 vehicle available at 11% of the total. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of 5 or more vehicles available at 9% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger city being Irvington with 13%. Figure 41 shows the percentage of people who both work and live in the same city (town or place.) Irvington township shows it has a people who both work and live in the same city of 3% which is the second smallest in terms of people who both work and live in the same city of all the other places in the surrounding region. The city with the highest people who both work and live in the same city in the area is Centralia which shows a people who both work and live in the same city of 57% ( considerably bigger). Comparing people who both work and live in the same city to the United States average of 42%, Irvington township is approximately a twelfth the size. Also, compared to the state of Illinois, people who both work and live in the same city of 38%, Irvington township is approximately a twelfth the size.

Irvington township Illinois Jobs Charts

The next to charts break out the median earnings for major job categories for men and women. Figure 46 shows the median earnings of men for the job categories. Irvington township depicts it has the hightest median earnings of $110,714 for the earnings-computer, engineering, and science occupations group. Similarly, Figure 47 shows the median earnings of women for the job categories and Irvington township shows it has the hightest median earnings of $50,625 for the management, business, and financial occupations grouping. The table in Figure 48, shows Irvington township employment data in terms of job categories and salary data.

Irvington township Illinois Self Employment Charts

Figure 49 shows economic activity in terms of the number of people who are self employed in incorporated local business by industry. Irvington township depicts it has the hightest entrepreneurs of 38% for the self employed in natural resources, construction, and maintenance businesses classification.

Similar to the last chart is Figure 50 which shows the number of people who are self employed but in more detailed industry categories such as manufacturing, retail sales, residential real estate, commercial real estate, health care, exports/imports, and advanced industries, etc. Irvington township shows it has the hightest entrepreneurs of 31% for the self employed in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining aggregate.

In Figure 51 the average annual self employment/entrepreneur income is shown. Irvington township depicts it has an average annual self employment income of $39,012 which is the second most average annual self employment income of all the places in the greater Irvington township region. The city with the highest average annual self employment income in the area is Irvington which indicates an average annual self employment income of $45,158 (15.8% larger). Comparing average annual self employment income to the United States average of $37,819, Irvington township is only about 3.2% larger. Also, in comparison with the state of Illinois, average annual self employment income of $37,670, Irvington township is only about 3.6% larger.

Figure 52 shows the difference between the number of self employed men and self employed women (i.e. entrepreneurs.) Irvington township depicts total number of self-employed men markedly bigger as the total number of self-employed women.