Sangamon County, IL — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$74,114
Per Capita Income
$42,851
Poverty Rate
12.9%
SNAP Recipients
14.6%
Gini Index
0.457
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K15.8%
$25K–$50K18.4%
$50K–$75K16.5%
$75K–$100K12.9%
$100K–$150K18.1%
$150K–$200K9.5%
$200K+8.8%
The median household income in Sangamon County, IL is $74,114 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $42,851. 12.9% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 14.6% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.457 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).