Mercer County, IL — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$71,710
Per Capita Income
$36,295
Poverty Rate
7.9%
SNAP Recipients
9.7%
Gini Index
0.401
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K15.4%
$25K–$50K18.5%
$50K–$75K18.6%
$75K–$100K12.3%
$100K–$150K19.5%
$150K–$200K11.1%
$200K+4.4%
The median household income in Mercer County, IL is $71,710 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $36,295. 7.9% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 9.7% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.401 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).