Bureau County, IL — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$65,894
Per Capita Income
$36,625
Poverty Rate
12.6%
SNAP Recipients
13.8%
Gini Index
0.438
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K17.2%
$25K–$50K20.3%
$50K–$75K18.9%
$75K–$100K12.9%
$100K–$150K18.1%
$150K–$200K6.7%
$200K+5.7%
The median household income in Bureau County, IL is $65,894 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $36,625. 12.6% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 13.8% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.438 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).