Mercer County, Illinois Household Income Indicators (2024)

Median Income

$74,182

Total Households

6,565

High Earners ($150k+)

17.5%

Very Low (<$20k)

10.6%

Mercer County, Illinois Household Income Distribution Chart

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

Mercer County, Illinois Household Income Breakdown by Bracket

Economic ClassPercentage
Very Low <$20k10.6%
Low $20k-34k10.4%
Lower Middle $35k-49k12.3%
Middle $50k-74k17.4%
Upper Middle $75k-149k31.8%
High $150k+17.5%



Household Income FAQs for Mercer County, Illinois

The median household income in Mercer County, Illinois is $74,182.

In recent years, the median household income in Mercer County, Illinois has increased by 45.7%.