Jersey County, IL — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$79,104
Per Capita Income
$38,238
Poverty Rate
10.0%
SNAP Recipients
11.9%
Gini Index
0.435
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K15.4%
$25K–$50K14.6%
$50K–$75K18.0%
$75K–$100K14.2%
$100K–$150K18.4%
$150K–$200K11.4%
$200K+8.1%
The median household income in Jersey County, IL is $79,104 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $38,238. 10.0% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 11.9% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.435 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).