Illinois Household Income
According to the Census ACS 1-year survey, the median household income for Illinois was $72,205 in 2021, the latest figures available. Compared to the median US household income, Illinois median household income is $2,488 higher. 2022 Census ACS data (including 2022 Illinois household income numbers) will be released in September of 2023. Illinois median family income and per capita income for Illinois are shown further down.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income in Illinois
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Illinois | $72,205 | -2.42% | +2.91% |
Illinois Real Median Household Income Trends since 2005
The current median household income for Illinois is $72,205. Real median household income peaked in 2020 at $73,997 and is now $1,792 (2.42%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Illinois, National
Historical Real Median Household Income for Illinois
| Date | US | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $72,205 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $73,997 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $73,321 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $70,165 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $69,623 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $68,826 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $68,144 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $65,806 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $65,483 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $65,184 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $64,267 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $68,314 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $70,898 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $69,898 |
Illinois Family Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows that the median family income for Illinois was $90,861 in 2021. Compared to the median US family income, Illinois median family income is $5,055 higher. Like the median household income numbers, 2022 family income data will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income in Illinois
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Illinois | $90,861 | -2.81% | +3.56% |
Illinois Real Median Family Income Trends since 2005
The current median family income for Illinois is $90,861. Real median family income peaked in 2020 at $93,487 and is now $2,626 (2.81%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Illinois, National
Historical Real Median Family Income for Illinois
| Date | US | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $90,861 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $93,487 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $93,015 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $87,734 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $87,501 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $86,879 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $84,493 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $82,248 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $81,031 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $81,224 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $79,171 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $84,567 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $86,141 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $85,077 |
Illinois Per Capita Income
The ACS survey shows the median per capita income for Illinois was $39,794 in 2021. Compared to the US per capita income, Illinois per capita income is $1,462 higher. Per capita income numbers for 2022 will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income in Illinois
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Illinois | $39,794 | -1.92% | +3.02% |
Illinois Real Per Capita Income Trends since 2005
The current per capita income for Illinois is $39,794. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $40,571 and is now $777 (1.92%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Illinois, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Illinois
| Date | US | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $39,794 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $40,571 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $39,982 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $38,628 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $37,795 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $37,088 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $36,443 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $34,845 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $34,781 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $33,978 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $33,658 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $35,408 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $36,632 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $36,586 |
