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| Franklin County |
2002 |
| Labor Force |
16,988 |
| Employment |
15,567 |
| Unemployment |
1,421 |
| Unemployment Rate |
8.4% |
| Labor Force Participation Rate |
43.53% |
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| City - Major Industry Count |
| Public Sector |
1,220 |
| Retail Trades |
679 |
| Manufaturing (Durable Goods) |
424 |
| Business and Repair Services |
372 |
| Prof. & Rel. Health Services |
283 |
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| 35-Mile Radius - Major Industry
Count |
| Public Sector |
23,444 |
| Retail Trades |
21,427 |
| Manufacturing (Durable Goods) |
5,877 |
| Business and Repair Services |
10,403 |
| Professional & Rel. Health Services |
6,866 |
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| West City
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Benton |
| 2000 Median
Household Income: |
$ 21,250 |
2000 Median Household
Income: |
$ 27,177 |
| 2000 Median Household
Value: |
$ 38,700 |
2000 Median Household value: |
$ 48,000 |
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| AREA
EMPLOYERS |
NAME
Bombardier of America
Benton School District
Wal-Mart
Franklin County
Franklin Hospital
State of Illinois
Federal Government
Custom Stainless Steel
Concepte of Illinois
Foley-Sweitzer
City of Benton
Terminix International
F.W. Electric
Heritage Trailers
Ameren CIPS
Auto Credit of Southern
Week’s Chrysler
Halco America Inc.
F. B. McAfoos
Gessell Pump
Terry Jaguar
Percussion Bit & Tool
Hutchen’s Bit Service
Kirby Risk
Willis Distributing
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PRODUCT/DESCRIPTION
Pleasure Boats
Education
Discount Store
Government
Medical Facility
Government
Federal Court & Services
Boat/Recreation/Commercial
Computer Services
Auto Dealer
Government
Pest Control.
Electrical Contractor
Transportation Equipment
Utilities
Car Dealership/Finance
Auto Dealer
Mining Tools
Farm Equipment
Oil Well Equipment
Jaguar Parts & Repair
Mining Tools
Mining Tools
Electrical Supply
Material Distribution
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EMPLOYMENT
380
215
165
150
130
116
91
64
58
55
50
40
35
35
32
27
27
21
17
15
15
14
12
11
9
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YEAR EST.
1995
1909
1979
0
1955
1
9
1995
1995
2001
0
1941
0
1985
0
1991
0
1972
1934
1991
1980
1990
1973
1974
1976
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Prevailing
Wage Rates
Unemployment Rates
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