Illinois Household Income
According to the Census ACS 1-year survey, the median household income for Illinois was $65,030 in 2018, the latest figures available. Compared to the median US household income, Illinois median household income is $3,093 higher. 2019 Census ACS data (including 2019 Illinois household income numbers) will be released in September of 2020. Illinois median family income and per capita income for Illinois are shown further down.
Real Median Household Income in Illinois
| 2018 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $61,937 | +0.21% | +4.77% |
| Illinois | $65,030 | +0.78% | +2.97% |
Illinois Real Median Household Income Trends since 2005
The current median household income for Illinois is $65,030. Real median household income peaked in 2008 at $65,746 and is now $716 (1.09%) lower. From a post peak low of $59,564 in 2011, real median household income for Illinois has now grown by $5,466 (9.18%).
Real Median Household Income: Illinois, National
Historical Real Median Household Income for Illinois
| Date | US | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $61,937 | $65,030 |
| 2017 | $61,807 | $64,527 |
| 2016 | $60,291 | $63,789 |
| 2015 | $59,116 | $63,157 |
| 2014 | $56,969 | $60,990 |
| 2013 | $56,415 | $60,690 |
| 2012 | $56,288 | $60,414 |
| 2011 | $56,507 | $59,564 |
| 2010 | $57,762 | $61,139 |
| 2009 | $58,921 | $63,315 |
| 2008 | $60,829 | $65,746 |
| 2007 | $61,601 | $65,709 |
| 2006 | $60,490 | $64,928 |
| 2005 | $59,604 | $64,783 |
Illinois Family Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows that the median family income for Illinois was $81,313 in 2018. Compared to the median US family income, Illinois median family income is $4,912 higher. Like the median household income numbers, 2019 family income data will be released in September of 2020.
Real Median Family Income in Illinois
| 2018 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $76,401 | +0.94% | +5.60% |
| Illinois | $81,313 | +0.27% | +3.84% |
Illinois Real Median Family Income Trends since 2005
At $81,313, the median family income for Illinois was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2018.
Real Median Family Income: Illinois, National
Historical Real Median Family Income for Illinois
| Date | US | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $76,401 | $81,313 |
| 2017 | $75,692 | $81,098 |
| 2016 | $74,360 | $80,521 |
| 2015 | $72,348 | $78,309 |
| 2014 | $69,978 | $76,228 |
| 2013 | $69,134 | $75,101 |
| 2012 | $68,512 | $75,281 |
| 2011 | $68,763 | $73,377 |
| 2010 | $69,953 | $75,502 |
| 2009 | $71,663 | $78,379 |
| 2008 | $74,083 | $80,621 |
| 2007 | $74,267 | $79,837 |
| 2006 | $73,069 | $78,805 |
| 2005 | $71,965 | $78,850 |
Illinois Per Capita Income
The ACS survey shows the median per capita income for Illinois was $35,801 in 2018. Compared to the US per capita income, Illinois per capita income is $1,970 higher. Per capita income numbers for 2019 will be released in September of 2020.
Real Per Capita Income in Illinois
| 2018 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $33,831 | +1.94% | +6.47% |
| Illinois | $35,801 | +2.20% | +6.00% |
Illinois Real Per Capita Income Trends since 2005
At $35,801, the per capita income for Illinois was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2018.
Real Per Capita Income: Illinois, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Illinois
| Date | US | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $33,831 | $35,801 |
| 2017 | $33,187 | $35,030 |
| 2016 | $32,573 | $34,374 |
| 2015 | $31,775 | $33,776 |
| 2014 | $30,672 | $32,295 |
| 2013 | $30,431 | $32,236 |
| 2012 | $29,934 | $31,492 |
| 2011 | $29,884 | $31,195 |
| 2010 | $30,077 | $31,538 |
| 2009 | $30,984 | $32,816 |
| 2008 | $32,255 | $33,829 |
| 2007 | $32,400 | $33,951 |
| 2006 | $31,545 | $33,102 |
| 2005 | $32,269 | $33,908 |
