Washington County, IL — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$75,652
Per Capita Income
$38,507
Poverty Rate
7.8%
SNAP Recipients
10.2%
Gini Index
0.392
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K12.4%
$25K–$50K19.2%
$50K–$75K17.9%
$75K–$100K16.5%
$100K–$150K20.2%
$150K–$200K8.6%
$200K+5.2%
The median household income in Washington County, IL is $75,652 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $38,507. 7.8% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 10.2% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.392 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).