Brown County, IL — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$72,288
Per Capita Income
$26,527
Poverty Rate
8.9%
SNAP Recipients
12.4%
Gini Index
0.410
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K17.7%
$25K–$50K19.5%
$50K–$75K14.4%
$75K–$100K19.4%
$100K–$150K20.2%
$150K–$200K5.8%
$200K+2.8%
The median household income in Brown County, IL is $72,288 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $26,527. 8.9% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 12.4% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.410 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).