Jackson County, IL — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$45,572
Per Capita Income
$30,227
Poverty Rate
21.8%
SNAP Recipients
18.2%
Gini Index
0.511
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K29.9%
$25K–$50K23.2%
$50K–$75K15.3%
$75K–$100K9.4%
$100K–$150K12.8%
$150K–$200K4.5%
$200K+4.9%
The median household income in Jackson County, IL is $45,572 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $30,227. 21.8% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 18.2% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.511 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).