Stephenson County, IL — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$61,943
Per Capita Income
$34,672
Poverty Rate
13.1%
SNAP Recipients
16.9%
Gini Index
0.430
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K19.3%
$25K–$50K21.7%
$50K–$75K18.5%
$75K–$100K13.1%
$100K–$150K16.7%
$150K–$200K5.8%
$200K+4.8%
The median household income in Stephenson County, IL is $61,943 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $34,672. 13.1% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 16.9% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.430 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).