Economic Development - Economic Profile
The combination of industrial activity, retail sales, and business service sector in Skokie is unique in the suburban Chicago area. Skokie's location is ideal for accessing raw materials and supplies and servicing local, regional and national markets. A large, experienced labor pool is readily available along with abundant and reliable utilities.
Very few communities of Skokie's size have the unique combination of major corporations, a regional shopping center and a solid manufacturing base. We are home to over 200 manufacturing firms employing more than 9,000 people, including many industry leaders. Corporate citizens include Federal-Mogul, Klein Tools, Rand McNally, Forsythe Technologies, Tech Lighting and Topco Associates.
Employment by Industry
INDUSTRY |
Numbers |
Percentages |
| Construction | 1,322 |
4% |
| Manufacturing | 3,600 |
10% |
| Wholesale trade | 1,168 |
3% |
| Retail trade | 5,134 |
15% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 1,679 |
5% |
| Information | 535 |
2% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3,605 |
10% |
| Professional, scientific, and management, and administrative and waste management services | 3,958 |
11% |
| Educational services, and health care, and social assistance | 8,122 |
24% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation, and food services | 3,190 |
9% |
| Other services, except public administration | 2,276 |
6% |
| Public administration | 489 |
1% |
SOURCE: US Census Bureau Sample Data; 2006 American Community Survey
Employment by Occupation
SOURCE: US Census Bureau Sample Data; 2006 American Community Survey
Major Employers in Skokie
SOURCE: Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity; (As updated on 08/08/2007)
Unemployment Rates
Consistently lower unemployment rate in Skokie than comparative figures at national and regional (Chicago PMSA) level indicate the robust economy and strong workforce availability at Skokie.
Unemployment rates for Skokie residents 16 years of age and above (1990-2003)
SOURCE: Skokie – Illinois Department of Employment Security, Chicago PMSA & U.S – Bureau of Labor Statistics
Income Per Capita Income $25,467 Median Household Income $64,697 Median Family Income $72,278
Source: 2006 American Community Survey For detailed population, social, housing, and economic statistics.