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21%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
8%
Household income NAT. AVG.
90%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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Income per capita$23,688$31,502$29,829
Median household income$50,640$59,196$55,322
Median income owner occupied$58,458$75,354$70,586
Median income renter occupied$32,325$34,488$35,192
Median earnings male$31,891$40,474$36,919
Median earnings female$29,888$27,197$26,250
Unemployment rate8.9%5.3%4.7%
Poverty level18.4%14.0%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Calumet City is 21% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Calumet City is 8% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Calumet City is 90% higher than the national average
  • The poverty level in Calumet City is 22% higher than the national average

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      $33,756 $50,640 $101,280
      City
      $39,460 $59,196 $118,392
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
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      Calumet City median earnings by income bracket

      Calumet City employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry7.4%7.4%
      Manufacturing sector13.4%13.4%
      Financial & insurance services2.2%2.2%
      Wholesale & retail services14.0%14.0%
      Public administration5.7%5.7%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities21.1%21.1%
      Education, health & social services6.9%6.9%
      Other28.5%28.5%

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      Calumet City, IL36,229$50,6408.5%

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