Macon County, IL — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$62,449
Per Capita Income
$35,850
Poverty Rate
14.7%
SNAP Recipients
19.1%
Gini Index
0.465
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K18.1%
$25K–$50K23.7%
$50K–$75K16.5%
$75K–$100K13.8%
$100K–$150K15.4%
$150K–$200K5.8%
$200K+6.7%
The median household income in Macon County, IL is $62,449 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $35,850. 14.7% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 19.1% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.465 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).