Cook County Illinois Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Cook County Illinois area was $61,405 in 2017, the latest figures available. Cook County median household income is $1,587 lower than the median Illinois household income and $1,069 greater than the US median household income. 2018 county income data (including Cook County median household income) will be released in September of 2019. Median family and per capita income for Cook County are shown below.
Real Median Household Income for Cook County Illinois
| 2017 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $60,336 | +2.51% | +8.49% |
| Illinois | $62,992 | +1.16% | +5.80% |
| Cook County | $61,405 | +0.11% | +7.58% |
Trends in Cook County, IL Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Cook is $61,405. Real median household income peaked in 2007 at $62,297 and is now $892 (1.43%) lower. From a post peak low of $55,502 in 2011, real median household income for Cook has now grown by $5,903 (10.64%).
Real Median Household Income: Cook County, Illinois, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Cook County
| Date | US | Illinois | Cook County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $60,336 | $62,992 | $61,405 |
| 2016 | $58,856 | $62,271 | $61,338 |
| 2015 | $57,709 | $61,655 | $58,823 |
| 2014 | $55,613 | $59,538 | $57,076 |
| 2013 | $55,072 | $59,246 | $56,734 |
| 2012 | $54,948 | $58,976 | $55,807 |
| 2011 | $55,162 | $58,146 | $55,502 |
| 2010 | $56,388 | $59,684 | $57,988 |
| 2009 | $57,519 | $61,808 | $60,173 |
| 2008 | $59,382 | $64,182 | $62,296 |
| 2007 | $60,135 | $64,145 | $62,297 |
| 2006 | $59,051 | $63,383 | $61,781 |
Cook County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Cook County was $75,419 in 2017. Compared to the median Illinois family income, Cook County median family income is $3,749 lower. As with the median household income data, 2018 family income data for Cook County will be released in September of 2019.
Real Median Family Income for Cook County Illinois
| 2017 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $73,891 | +1.79% | +8.17% |
| Illinois | $79,168 | +0.72% | +6.39% |
| Cook County | $75,419 | -0.11% | +8.64% |
Trends in Cook County, IL Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Cook is $75,419. Real median family income peaked in 2008 at $75,841 and is now $422 (0.56%) lower. From a post peak low of $66,670 in 2011, real median family income for Cook has now grown by $8,749 (13.12%).
Real Median Family Income: Cook County, Illinois, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Cook County
| Date | US | Illinois | Cook County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $73,891 | $79,168 | $75,419 |
| 2016 | $72,591 | $78,605 | $75,503 |
| 2015 | $70,627 | $76,446 | $72,922 |
| 2014 | $68,313 | $74,413 | $69,421 |
| 2013 | $67,488 | $73,313 | $69,095 |
| 2012 | $66,880 | $73,489 | $68,536 |
| 2011 | $67,126 | $71,631 | $66,670 |
| 2010 | $68,289 | $73,706 | $69,731 |
| 2009 | $69,958 | $76,513 | $72,855 |
| 2008 | $72,321 | $78,703 | $75,841 |
| 2007 | $72,500 | $77,937 | $74,907 |
| 2006 | $71,330 | $76,930 | $73,598 |
Cook County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Cook County was $35,172 in 2017. Compared to the median Illinois per capita income, Cook County median per capita income is $976 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2018 per capita income data for Cook County will be released in September of 2019.
Real Per Capita Income for Cook County Illinois
| 2017 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $32,397 | +1.88% | +8.20% |
| Illinois | $34,196 | +1.91% | +8.47% |
| Cook County | $35,172 | +1.72% | +10.92% |
Trends in Cook County, IL Real Per Capita Income since 2005
At $35,172, the per capita income for Cook was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2017.
Real Per Capita Income: Cook County, Illinois, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Cook County
| Date | US | Illinois | Cook County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $32,397 | $34,196 | $35,172 |
| 2016 | $31,798 | $33,556 | $34,576 |
| 2015 | $31,019 | $32,972 | $33,707 |
| 2014 | $29,942 | $31,526 | $31,708 |
| 2013 | $29,706 | $31,468 | $31,912 |
| 2012 | $29,221 | $30,742 | $31,186 |
| 2011 | $29,173 | $30,453 | $30,631 |
| 2010 | $29,361 | $30,787 | $31,367 |
| 2009 | $30,246 | $32,035 | $32,649 |
| 2008 | $31,488 | $33,024 | $33,604 |
| 2007 | $31,629 | $33,143 | $33,698 |
| 2006 | $30,795 | $32,315 | $32,640 |
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