Hardin County, IL — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$57,155
Per Capita Income
$30,158
Poverty Rate
10.5%
SNAP Recipients
17.9%
Gini Index
0.421
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K20.5%
$25K–$50K26.4%
$50K–$75K24.3%
$75K–$100K13.4%
$100K–$150K9.3%
$150K–$200K3.0%
$200K+3.0%
The median household income in Hardin County, IL is $57,155 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $30,158. 10.5% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 17.9% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.421 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).