Scott County, IL — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$73,013
Per Capita Income
$36,508
Poverty Rate
10.6%
SNAP Recipients
15.4%
Gini Index
0.417
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K17.2%
$25K–$50K17.5%
$50K–$75K16.8%
$75K–$100K15.6%
$100K–$150K19.7%
$150K–$200K8.6%
$200K+4.6%
The median household income in Scott County, IL is $73,013 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $36,508. 10.6% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 15.4% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.417 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).