Cook County, Illinois Household Income Indicators (2024)

Median Income

$83,498

Total Households

2,100,230

High Earners ($150k+)

25.1%

Very Low (<$20k)

12.7%

Cook County, Illinois Household Income Distribution Chart

Income Distribution for
Figure 1: Percentage of households per income bracket in Cook County, Illinois (2024).

Cook County, Illinois Household Income Breakdown by Bracket

Economic ClassPercentage
Very Low <$20k12.7%
Low $20k-34k9.4%
Lower Middle $35k-49k9.4%
Middle $50k-74k14.0%
Upper Middle $75k-149k29.4%
High $150k+25.1%



Household Income FAQs for Cook County, Illinois

The median household income in Cook County, Illinois is $83,498.

In recent years, the median household income in Cook County, Illinois has increased by 54.8%.