Income

Household Income (HHI)

Median HHI - $97,527

With a Median Household Income of $97,527 the Chicago-Kankakee, IL-Gary, IN Market ranks 25th across STI Markets.

Average HHI - $134,313

The Average Household Income is $134,313 for which this market ranks 19th.

Income Distribution

Figure 37: Income Distribution

Income Distribtuion Line

Below the multi-colored line represents the same data for household income in the Chicago-Kankakee, IL-Gary, IN market, but more equally lays out the distribution of population versus the income level, correcting for differences in size of income ranges. You will also notice that after 200k the income ranges are scaled down so the focus is more centered on the more numerous Households making under 200k. The black line represents the National Income Distribution for comparison.

Figure 38: Income Distribution Line

Income Inequality - Moderate

The distribution of Household Income in the Chicago-Kankakee, IL-Gary, IN market can be considered Moderate with a Gini coefficient of 0.448. This market ranks 64th in Household Income Inequality across all STI Markets.

Average Household Income by Census Tract

The interquartile range of Average Household Income across the market’s Census Tracts, that is its 25th percentile and 75th percentile values, are $86,350 and $155,968, respectively.

Figure 39: Household Income Thematic

HH Income by Age of Head of Householder

Distribtion Comaprison

Figure 40: Income Distribution Line

HHI Age under 25 - $79,899

With an Average Household Income for those head of householders aged under 25 of $79,899 the Chicago-Kankakee, IL-Gary, IN market ranks 21st across STI Markets.

Figure 41: HHI 00to25 Thematic

HHI Age 25 to 45 - $143,108

With an Average Household Income for those head of householders aged 25 to 45 of $143,108 the Chicago-Kankakee, IL-Gary, IN market ranks 19th across STI Markets.

Figure 42: HHI 25to45 Thematic

HHI Age 45 to 65 - $149,236

With an Average Household Income for those head of householders aged 45 to 65 of $149,236 the Chicago-Kankakee, IL-Gary, IN market ranks 22nd across STI Markets.

Figure 43: HHI 45to65 Thematic

HHI Age 65 plus - $105,279

With an Average Household Income for those head of householders aged 65 and over of $105,279 the Chicago-Kankakee, IL-Gary, IN market ranks 21st across STI Markets.

Figure 44: HHI 65over Thematic

HH Income by Age of Head of Householder

Distribtion Comaprison

Figure 45: Income Distribution Line

HHI White - $149,249

With an Average Household Income for those head of householders Non-Hispanic White of $149,249 the Chicago-Kankakee, IL-Gary, IN market ranks 14th across STI Markets.

Figure 46: HHI white Thematic

HHI Black - $92,009

With an Average Household Income for those head of householders identifying as Non-Hispanic Black of $92,009 the Chicago-Kankakee, IL-Gary, IN market ranks 46th across STI Markets.

Figure 47: HHI black Thematic

HHI Asian - $158,203

With an Average Household Income for those head of householders identifying as Non-Hispanic Asian of $158,203 the Chicago-Kankakee, IL-Gary, IN market ranks 16th across STI Markets.

Figure 48: HHI asian Thematic

HHI Other - $132,585

With an Average Household Income for those head of householders identifying as Non-Hispanic Other of $132,585 the Chicago-Kankakee, IL-Gary, IN market ranks 16th across STI Markets.

Figure 49: HHI other Thematic

HHI Hispanic - $120,410

With an Average Household Income for those head of householders identifying as Hispanic of $120,410 the Chicago-Kankakee, IL-Gary, IN market ranks 21st across STI Markets.

Figure 50: HHI hispanic Thematic

Disposible Income - $96,783

Disposable income is defined here as Household Income after accounting for Federal, State, and Local taxes. The Average Household Disposable Income is $96,783 which ranks 24th across STI Markets.

This is a drop of $37,530, or 27.94%, overall this percentage drop ranks 12th across STI Markets.

Figure 51: Disposible Income VS HH Income

Purple = 15% decrease, Blue = 25% decrease, Green = 35% decrease, Orange = 45% decrease, Red = 55% decrease

Discretionary Income - $72,815

Discretionary income goes a step further. It takes Disposable Income, which already accounts for taxes, and accounts for the typical cost of Food, Housing, and Clothing. The Average Household Discretionary Income is $72,815 which ranks 25th across STI Markets.

This is a drop of $61,498, or 45.79%, overall this percentage drop ranks 11th across STI Markets.

Figure 52: Discretionary Income VS HH Income

Purple = 15% decrease, Blue = 25% decrease, Green = 35% decrease, Orange = 45% decrease, Red = 55% decrease

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