Mason County, IL — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$62,127
Per Capita Income
$34,783
Poverty Rate
14.0%
SNAP Recipients
14.4%
Gini Index
0.420
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K15.5%
$25K–$50K23.3%
$50K–$75K21.9%
$75K–$100K13.0%
$100K–$150K15.4%
$150K–$200K6.1%
$200K+4.8%
The median household income in Mason County, IL is $62,127 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $34,783. 14.0% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 14.4% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.420 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).