Chicago-Naperville-Joliet Illinois Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Chicago-Naperville-Joliet Illinois metro area was $78,166 in 2021, the latest figures available. Chicago median household income is $5,961 higher than the median Illinois household income and $8,449 greater than the US median household income. 2022 metro income data (including Chicago median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Chicago-Naperville-Joliet are shown below.
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 for Chicago Illinois
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Illinois | $72,205 | -2.42% | +2.91% |
| Chicago | $78,166 | -2.73% | +2.38% |
Trends in Chicago, IL Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Chicago is $78,166. Real median household income peaked in 2020 at $80,358 and is now $2,192 (2.73%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Chicago, Illinois, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Chicago
| Date | US | Illinois | Chicago |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $72,205 | $78,166 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $73,997 | $80,358 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $73,321 | $79,883 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $70,165 | $76,348 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $69,623 | $75,603 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $68,826 | $74,539 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $68,144 | $72,221 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $65,806 | $70,565 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $65,483 | $70,555 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $65,184 | $70,059 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $64,267 | $69,136 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $68,314 | $74,343 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $70,898 | $77,619 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $69,898 | $76,085 |
Chicago Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Chicago was $97,515 in 2021. Compared to the median Illinois family income, Chicago median family income is $6,654 higher. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Chicago will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Chicago Illinois
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Illinois | $90,861 | -2.81% | +3.56% |
| Chicago | $97,515 | -3.27% | +3.57% |
Trends in Chicago, IL Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Chicago is $97,515. Real median family income peaked in 2020 at $100,810 and is now $3,295 (3.27%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Chicago, Illinois, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Chicago
| Date | US | Illinois | Chicago |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $90,861 | $97,515 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $93,487 | $100,810 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $93,015 | $100,793 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $87,734 | $94,155 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $87,501 | $92,720 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $86,879 | $92,830 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $84,493 | $89,591 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $82,248 | $86,516 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $81,031 | $85,523 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $81,224 | $85,313 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $79,171 | $84,033 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $84,567 | $90,098 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $86,141 | $92,848 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $85,077 | $91,798 |
Chicago Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Chicago was $42,380 in 2021. Compared to the median Illinois per capita income, Chicago median per capita income is $2,586 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Chicago will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Chicago Illinois
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Illinois | $39,794 | -1.92% | +3.02% |
| Chicago | $42,380 | -1.87% | +3.08% |
Trends in Chicago, IL Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Chicago is $42,380. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $43,189 and is now $809 (1.87%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Chicago, Illinois, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Chicago
| Date | US | Illinois | Chicago |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $39,794 | $42,380 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $40,571 | $43,189 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $39,982 | $42,543 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $38,628 | $41,114 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $37,795 | $39,800 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $37,088 | $39,165 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $36,443 | $38,238 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $34,845 | $36,527 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $34,781 | $36,466 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $33,978 | $35,598 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $33,658 | $35,334 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $35,408 | $37,211 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $36,632 | $38,781 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $36,586 | $38,703 |
