Hamilton County, IL — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$61,520
Per Capita Income
$35,585
Poverty Rate
12.5%
SNAP Recipients
15.1%
Gini Index
0.457
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K20.1%
$25K–$50K19.0%
$50K–$75K21.1%
$75K–$100K7.9%
$100K–$150K18.7%
$150K–$200K6.8%
$200K+6.4%
The median household income in Hamilton County, IL is $61,520 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $35,585. 12.5% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 15.1% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.457 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).