Effingham County, Illinois

The median household income in Effingham County, Illinois is $75,380, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. This represents the midpoint of all household incomes in the county.

The per capita income in Effingham County is $38,582, which represents the average income per person across the entire county population. The median household income — which accounts for all earners in a household — is $75,380.

Effingham County's median household income of $75,380 is higher than the Illinois state average of $68,580. The per capita income is $38,582, compared to the state average of $36,009.

The per capita income in Effingham County, Illinois is $38,582, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Per capita income is calculated by dividing total personal income by total population, providing an average income figure per resident.

Effingham County's median household income of $75,380 is higher than the Illinois average of $68,580. This difference of $6,800 can be attributed to factors such as local industry mix, proximity to major employment centers, educational attainment levels, and cost of living. Counties with higher incomes often have a greater concentration of professional and technical occupations.

Effingham County ranks #22 out of 102 counties in Illinois by median household income (1 = highest). With a median household income of $75,380 and per capita income of $38,582, it falls in the top third of counties statewide.