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Businesses

708

Jobs

11,642

State Licenses

1,707

Liquor Licenses

104

Avg Wage

$54K

Gaming Sites

46

Local Economy

Census CBP

708 businesses employ 11,642 people in the Alton area, paying an average of $54K/year. 82.9% are small businesses (under 20 employees).

Top Industries

Health care and social assistance128
Retail trade113
Accommodation and food services92
Other services (except public administration)91
Finance and insurance55
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State-Licensed Professionals

IDFPR

1,707 active IDFPR licenses across 105 license types. 108 new in the last 12 months.

By Category

Healthcare762
Security499
Beauty & Wellness100
Real Estate75
Other Licensed65
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Liquor & Gaming

ILCCIGB

104 active liquor licenses in Alton. 46 locations have video gaming terminals.

By Type

Restaurant28
Bar/Tavern26
Other21
Store14
Station & Convenience Store5
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