Wealth Index

The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of a county's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.

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Income Statistics Overview

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Metric Jackson County Illinois Avg US Average
Median Household Income $45,506 $82,179 $78,145
Median Personal Income $45,506 $82,179 $78,145
Average income growth 4.3% 4.3% 4.3%

Household Income Trend

Median Household Income Over Time

Jackson County
United States
Year Jackson County United States

Economic Inequality in Jackson County | Gender Pay Gap | Gini Index

Metric Jackson County Illinois Avg US Average
Gini Index 0.611 0.567 0.570
Male Median Income $54,464 $72,139 $67,746
Female Median Income $43,846 $58,023 $54,793
Gender Pay Gap 19.5% 19.6% 19.1%

Income by Sex Over Time

Male
Female
Year Male Income Female Income Gap %

Employment

Metric Jackson County Illinois Avg US Average
Unemployment Rate 7.2% 5.8% 5.2%
Working from Home 8.7% 14.0% 13.4%
Commute time (minutes) 16 23 22

Unemployment Rate Over Time

Jackson County
United States
Year Jackson County United States