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Illinois Household Income

According to the Census ACS 1-year survey, the median household income for Illinois was $52,972 in 2010, the latest figures available. Compared to the median US household income, Illinois median household income is $2,926 higher. 2011 Census ACS data (including 2011 Illinois household income numbers) will be released in December of 2012. Illinois median family income and per capita income for Illinois are shown further down.

Real Median Household Income in Illinois

2010 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $50,046 -1.97% -6.20%
Illinois $52,972 -3.44% -6.93%

Illinois Real Median Household Income Trends since 2007

The real median household income for Illinois peaked in 2008 at $56,946 and is now $3,974 (6.98%) lower.

Real Median Household Income: Illinois, National

Historical Real Median Household Income for Illinois

Date US Illinois
2010 $50,046 $52,972
2009 $51,050 $54,857
2008 $52,687 $56,946
2007 $53,356 $56,915

Illinois Family Income

The ACS 1-year survey shows that the median family income for Illinois was $65,417 in 2010. Compared to the median US family income, Illinois median family income is $4,808 higher. Like the median household income numbers, 2011 family income data will be released in December of 2012.

Real Median Family Income in Illinois

2010 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $60,609 -2.39% -5.78%
Illinois $65,417 -3.67% -5.40%

Illinois Real Median Family Income Trends since 2007

The real median household income for Illinois peaked in 2008 at $69,830 and is now $4,413 (6.32%) lower.

Real Median Family Income: Illinois, National

Historical Real Median Family Income for Illinois

Date US Illinois
2010 $60,609 $65,417
2009 $62,090 $67,909
2008 $64,168 $69,830
2007 $64,327 $69,152

Illinois Per Capita Income

The ACS survey shows the median per capita income for Illinois was $27,325 in 2010. Compared to the US per capita income, Illinois per capita income is $1,266 higher. Per-capita income numbers for 2011 will be released in December of 2012.

Real Per Capita Income in Illinois

2010 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $26,059 -2.93% -7.14%
Illinois $27,325 -3.90% -7.08%

Illinois Real Per Capita Income Trends since 2007

The real median household income for Illinois peaked in 2007 at $29,407 and is now $2,082 (7.08%) lower.

Real Per Capita Income: Illinois, National

Historical Real Per Capita Income for Illinois

Date US Illinois
2010 $26,059 $27,325
2009 $26,845 $28,433
2008 $27,938 $29,301
2007 $28,064 $29,407