Lee County, IL — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$68,459
Per Capita Income
$35,065
Poverty Rate
11.7%
SNAP Recipients
15.6%
Gini Index
0.435
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K17.5%
$25K–$50K15.2%
$50K–$75K22.7%
$75K–$100K12.4%
$100K–$150K18.4%
$150K–$200K7.5%
$200K+6.3%
The median household income in Lee County, IL is $68,459 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $35,065. 11.7% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 15.6% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.435 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).