Clay County, IL — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$57,266
Per Capita Income
$33,212
Poverty Rate
16.7%
SNAP Recipients
17.1%
Gini Index
0.465
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K20.7%
$25K–$50K22.8%
$50K–$75K19.4%
$75K–$100K13.8%
$100K–$150K12.5%
$150K–$200K6.3%
$200K+4.6%
The median household income in Clay County, IL is $57,266 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $33,212. 16.7% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 17.1% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.465 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).