Lake County, IN — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$68,985
Per Capita Income
$35,973
Poverty Rate
14.6%
SNAP Recipients
12.9%
Gini Index
0.455
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K17.4%
$25K–$50K19.5%
$50K–$75K16.8%
$75K–$100K13.2%
$100K–$150K17.3%
$150K–$200K8.4%
$200K+7.4%
The median household income in Lake County, IN is $68,985 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $35,973. 14.6% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 12.9% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.455 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).