Scott County, Illinois

The median household income in Scott County, Illinois is $73,013, 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 Scott County is $36,508, 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 $73,013.

Scott County's median household income of $73,013 is higher than the Illinois state average of $68,580. The per capita income is $36,508, compared to the state average of $36,009.

The per capita income in Scott County, Illinois is $36,508, 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.

Scott County's median household income of $73,013 is higher than the Illinois average of $68,580. This difference of $4,433 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.

Scott County ranks #27 out of 102 counties in Illinois by median household income (1 = highest). With a median household income of $73,013 and per capita income of $36,508, it falls in the top third of counties statewide.