Shelby County, IL — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$68,457
Per Capita Income
$33,372
Poverty Rate
9.9%
SNAP Recipients
12.1%
Gini Index
0.382
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K13.6%
$25K–$50K21.6%
$50K–$75K20.6%
$75K–$100K15.2%
$100K–$150K19.8%
$150K–$200K5.1%
$200K+4.1%
The median household income in Shelby County, IL is $68,457 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $33,372. 9.9% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 12.1% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.382 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).