Cook County Illinois Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Cook County Illinois area was $69,429 in 2019, the latest figures available. Cook County median household income is $242 higher than the median Illinois household income and $3,717 greater than the US median household income. 2020 county income data (including Cook County median household income) will be released in September of 2021. Median family and per capita income for Cook County are shown below.
Real Median Household Income for Cook County Illinois
| 2019 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $65,712 | +4.21% | +7.05% |
| Illinois | $69,187 | +4.50% | +6.53% |
| Cook County | $69,429 | +7.64% | +8.53% |
Trends in Cook County, IL Real Median Household Income since 2005
At $69,429, the median household income for Cook was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2019.
Real Median Household Income: Cook County, Illinois, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Cook County
| Date | US | Illinois | Cook County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $65,712 | $69,187 | $69,429 |
| 2018 | $63,059 | $66,209 | $64,501 |
| 2017 | $62,927 | $65,697 | $64,041 |
| 2016 | $61,383 | $64,945 | $63,971 |
| 2015 | $60,187 | $64,302 | $61,349 |
| 2014 | $58,001 | $62,095 | $59,527 |
| 2013 | $57,437 | $61,790 | $59,170 |
| 2012 | $57,307 | $61,508 | $58,203 |
| 2011 | $57,531 | $60,644 | $57,886 |
| 2010 | $58,809 | $62,247 | $60,477 |
| 2009 | $59,988 | $64,462 | $62,757 |
| 2007 | $62,717 | $66,899 | $64,971 |
| 2005 | $60,684 | $65,957 | $64,237 |
Cook County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Cook County was $86,915 in 2019. Compared to the median Illinois family income, Cook County median family income is $856 lower. As with the median household income data, 2020 family income data for Cook County will be released in September of 2021.
Real Median Family Income for Cook County Illinois
| 2019 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $80,944 | +4.06% | +6.92% |
| Illinois | $87,771 | +6.02% | +7.06% |
| Cook County | $86,915 | +9.81% | +10.38% |
Trends in Cook County, IL Real Median Family Income since 2005
At $86,915, the median family income for Cook was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2019.
Real Median Family Income: Cook County, Illinois, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Cook County
| Date | US | Illinois | Cook County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $80,944 | $87,771 | $86,915 |
| 2018 | $77,786 | $82,787 | $79,153 |
| 2017 | $77,064 | $82,567 | $78,657 |
| 2016 | $75,707 | $81,980 | $78,744 |
| 2015 | $73,660 | $79,729 | $76,054 |
| 2014 | $71,246 | $77,609 | $72,402 |
| 2013 | $70,386 | $76,462 | $72,063 |
| 2012 | $69,752 | $76,644 | $71,479 |
| 2011 | $70,009 | $74,707 | $69,533 |
| 2010 | $71,221 | $76,871 | $72,725 |
| 2009 | $72,962 | $79,799 | $75,984 |
| 2007 | $75,612 | $81,283 | $78,123 |
| 2005 | $73,269 | $80,279 | $77,128 |
Cook County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Cook County was $40,042 in 2019. Compared to the median Illinois per capita income, Cook County median per capita income is $2,314 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2020 per capita income data for Cook County will be released in September of 2021.
Real Per Capita Income for Cook County Illinois
| 2019 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $35,672 | +3.57% | +7.57% |
| Illinois | $37,728 | +3.51% | +7.81% |
| Cook County | $40,042 | +4.77% | +11.04% |
Trends in Cook County, IL Real Per Capita Income since 2005
At $40,042, the per capita income for Cook was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2019.
Real Per Capita Income: Cook County, Illinois, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Cook County
| Date | US | Illinois | Cook County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $35,672 | $37,728 | $40,042 |
| 2018 | $34,444 | $36,450 | $38,218 |
| 2017 | $33,788 | $35,664 | $36,682 |
| 2016 | $33,163 | $34,996 | $36,060 |
| 2015 | $32,351 | $34,388 | $35,154 |
| 2014 | $31,228 | $32,880 | $33,070 |
| 2013 | $30,982 | $32,820 | $33,283 |
| 2012 | $30,476 | $32,062 | $32,525 |
| 2011 | $30,425 | $31,761 | $31,946 |
| 2010 | $30,622 | $32,109 | $32,713 |
| 2009 | $31,545 | $33,411 | $34,051 |
| 2007 | $32,987 | $34,566 | $35,144 |
| 2005 | $32,854 | $34,523 | $34,791 |
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