Jefferson County, IL — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$61,102
Per Capita Income
$31,541
Poverty Rate
14.2%
SNAP Recipients
17.5%
Gini Index
0.432
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K19.0%
$25K–$50K21.2%
$50K–$75K21.0%
$75K–$100K13.6%
$100K–$150K14.9%
$150K–$200K6.1%
$200K+4.3%
The median household income in Jefferson County, IL is $61,102 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $31,541. 14.2% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 17.5% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.432 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).