Cook County Illinois Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Cook County Illinois area was $72,092 in 2021, the latest figures available. Cook County median household income is $113 lower than the median Illinois household income and $2,375 greater than the US median household income. 2022 county income data (including Cook County median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Cook County 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 Cook County Illinois
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Illinois | $72,205 | -2.42% | +2.91% |
| Cook County | $72,092 | -2.66% | +5.47% |
Trends in Cook County, IL Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Cook is $72,092. Real median household income peaked in 2020 at $74,065 and is now $1,973 (2.66%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Cook County, Illinois, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Cook County
| Date | US | Illinois | Cook County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $72,205 | $72,092 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $73,997 | $74,065 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $73,321 | $73,577 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $70,165 | $68,356 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $69,623 | $67,868 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $68,826 | $67,794 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $68,144 | $65,014 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $65,806 | $63,086 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $65,483 | $62,706 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $65,184 | $61,681 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $64,267 | $61,344 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $68,314 | $66,507 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $70,898 | $68,854 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $69,898 | $68,076 |
Cook County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Cook County was $90,560 in 2021. Compared to the median Illinois family income, Cook County median family income is $301 lower. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Cook County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Cook County Illinois
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Illinois | $90,861 | -2.81% | +3.56% |
| Cook County | $90,560 | -2.50% | +7.96% |
Trends in Cook County, IL Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Cook is $90,560. Real median family income peaked in 2020 at $92,881 and is now $2,321 (2.50%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Cook County, Illinois, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Cook County
| Date | US | Illinois | Cook County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $90,861 | $90,560 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $93,487 | $92,881 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $93,015 | $92,108 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $87,734 | $83,883 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $87,501 | $83,358 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $86,879 | $83,450 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $84,493 | $80,598 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $82,248 | $76,729 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $81,031 | $76,369 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $81,224 | $75,750 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $79,171 | $73,687 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $84,567 | $80,524 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $86,141 | $82,792 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $85,077 | $81,737 |
Cook County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Cook County was $41,990 in 2021. Compared to the median Illinois per capita income, Cook County median per capita income is $2,196 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Cook County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Cook County Illinois
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Illinois | $39,794 | -1.92% | +3.02% |
| Cook County | $41,990 | -2.19% | +3.67% |
Trends in Cook County, IL Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Cook is $41,990. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $42,931 and is now $941 (2.19%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Cook County, Illinois, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Cook County
| Date | US | Illinois | Cook County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $39,794 | $41,990 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $40,571 | $42,931 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $39,982 | $42,435 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $38,628 | $40,502 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $37,795 | $38,874 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $37,088 | $38,216 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $36,443 | $37,255 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $34,845 | $35,047 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $34,781 | $35,272 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $33,978 | $34,469 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $33,658 | $33,855 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $35,408 | $36,086 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $36,632 | $37,245 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $36,586 | $36,870 |
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