Union County, IL — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$56,420
Per Capita Income
$31,962
Poverty Rate
19.4%
SNAP Recipients
18.1%
Gini Index
0.452
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K22.5%
$25K–$50K23.3%
$50K–$75K14.3%
$75K–$100K13.2%
$100K–$150K15.2%
$150K–$200K7.6%
$200K+4.1%
The median household income in Union County, IL is $56,420 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $31,962. 19.4% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 18.1% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.452 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).