Douglas County, IL — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$74,186
Per Capita Income
$34,630
Poverty Rate
8.9%
SNAP Recipients
10.6%
Gini Index
0.406
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K13.8%
$25K–$50K19.0%
$50K–$75K18.2%
$75K–$100K16.4%
$100K–$150K20.7%
$150K–$200K5.8%
$200K+6.1%
The median household income in Douglas County, IL is $74,186 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $34,630. 8.9% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 10.6% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.406 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).