Fayette County, Illinois

The median household income in Fayette County, Illinois is $57,113, 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 Fayette County is $30,865, 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 $57,113.

Fayette County's median household income of $57,113 is lower than the Illinois state average of $68,580. The per capita income is $30,865, compared to the state average of $36,009.

The per capita income in Fayette County, Illinois is $30,865, 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.

Fayette County's median household income of $57,113 is below the Illinois average of $68,580. The per capita income of $30,865 is also lower than the state average of $36,009. Lower incomes can reflect the local economic base, rural vs. urban location, and employment opportunities available in the area.

Fayette County ranks #86 out of 102 counties in Illinois by median household income (1 = highest). With a median household income of $57,113 and per capita income of $30,865, it falls in the bottom third of counties statewide.