Perry County, IL — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$59,286
Per Capita Income
$29,720
Poverty Rate
16.9%
SNAP Recipients
19.5%
Gini Index
0.413
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K19.4%
$25K–$50K20.0%
$50K–$75K20.6%
$75K–$100K14.1%
$100K–$150K17.4%
$150K–$200K4.5%
$200K+4.1%
The median household income in Perry County, IL is $59,286 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $29,720. 16.9% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 19.5% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.413 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).