Hancock County, IL — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$65,044
Per Capita Income
$36,671
Poverty Rate
12.7%
SNAP Recipients
12.4%
Gini Index
0.455
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K17.8%
$25K–$50K21.9%
$50K–$75K18.8%
$75K–$100K14.5%
$100K–$150K16.0%
$150K–$200K6.4%
$200K+4.7%
The median household income in Hancock County, IL is $65,044 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $36,671. 12.7% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 12.4% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.455 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).