Wayne County, IL — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$53,107
Per Capita Income
$31,073
Poverty Rate
13.8%
SNAP Recipients
13.6%
Gini Index
0.455
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K23.5%
$25K–$50K24.2%
$50K–$75K16.6%
$75K–$100K11.9%
$100K–$150K14.1%
$150K–$200K7.0%
$200K+2.6%
The median household income in Wayne County, IL is $53,107 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $31,073. 13.8% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 13.6% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.455 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).