Illinois
IL · 102 counties · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
Key Statistics
At a Glance
Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Highest Income Counties in Illinois
| # | County | Median Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | DuPage County | $112,096 |
| 2 | Kendall County | $111,601 |
| 3 | Lake County | $110,416 |
| 4 | Will County | $109,984 |
| 5 | McHenry County | $104,802 |
| 6 | Kane County | $103,163 |
| 7 | Monroe County | $102,880 |
| 8 | Piatt County | $94,811 |
| 9 | Calhoun County | $93,203 |
| 10 | Grundy County | $92,235 |
Lowest Income Counties in Illinois
| # | County | Median Income |
|---|---|---|
| 102 | Pulaski County | $42,463 |
| 101 | Alexander County | $47,043 |
| 100 | Jackson County | $48,763 |
| 99 | McDonough County | $52,795 |
| 98 | Saline County | $53,117 |
| 97 | Hardin County | $54,271 |
| 96 | White County | $54,813 |
| 95 | Lawrence County | $55,324 |
| 94 | Wayne County | $55,521 |
| 93 | Union County | $55,728 |
About Illinois
Illinois has a total population of 13M, making it the 6th most populous state in the United States. The state comprises 102 counties.
The median household income in Illinois is $83,390, ranking 18th among all states and territories. The poverty rate is 11.8% and the unemployment rate stands at 5.8%.
Housing in Illinois has a median home value of $263,300 with a homeownership rate of 67.1%. Renters pay a median gross rent of $1,274 per month.
All data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates for 2024. Values are estimates and subject to margin of error.
All Counties in Illinois
About this data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2024). All values are estimates derived from survey samples and are subject to margin of error. For more information, see our methodology.