Fayette County, IL — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$57,113
Per Capita Income
$30,865
Poverty Rate
16.5%
SNAP Recipients
12.7%
Gini Index
0.464
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K19.9%
$25K–$50K24.3%
$50K–$75K20.0%
$75K–$100K10.2%
$100K–$150K15.5%
$150K–$200K6.0%
$200K+4.2%
The median household income in Fayette County, IL is $57,113 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $30,865. 16.5% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 12.7% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.464 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).