Edwards County, IL — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$59,386
Per Capita Income
$31,314
Poverty Rate
17.0%
SNAP Recipients
18.2%
Gini Index
0.421
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K20.3%
$25K–$50K20.5%
$50K–$75K21.3%
$75K–$100K14.0%
$100K–$150K16.8%
$150K–$200K3.7%
$200K+3.4%
The median household income in Edwards County, IL is $59,386 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $31,314. 17.0% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 18.2% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.421 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).