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BEARFACTS, 1988-98
County Total and Per Capita Personal Income Estimates
from the United States Bureau of Economic Analysis

Cook County

DuPage County

Kane County

Lake County

McHenry County

Will County


BEARFACTS, 1987-97
BEARFACTS, 1986-96
BEARFACTS, 1985-95

*All income estimates except Per Capita Personal Income (PCPI) are in thousands of dollars.
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Cook County, Illinois 1988-98

Cook is one of 102 counties in Illinois. It is part of the Chicago Metropolitan Area. Its 1998 population of 5,192,396 ranked 1st in the State.

PER CAPITA PERSONAL INCOME 
In 1998, Cook had a per capita personal income (PCPI) of $31,806. This PCPI ranked 3rd in the State, and was 107 percent of the State average, $29,853, and 117 percent of the national average, $27,203. In 1988, the PCPI of Cook was $19,756 and ranked 4th in the State. The average annual growth rate of PCPI over the past 10 years was 4.9 percent. The average annual growth rate for the State was 4.9 percent and for the nation was 4.6 percent.

TOTAL PERSONAL INCOME 
In 1998, Cook had a total personal income (TPI) of $165,150,236*. This TPI ranked 1st in the State and accounted for 45.8 percent of the State total. In 1988, the TPI of Cook was $101,552,308* and ranked 1st in the State. The average annual growth rate of TPI over the past 10 years was 5.0 percent. The average annual growth rate for the State was 5.5 percent and for the nation was 5.6 percent.

COMPONENTS OF TOTAL PERSONAL INCOME 
Total personal income (TPI) includes the earnings (wages and salaries, other labor income, and proprietors's income); dividends, interest, and rent; and transfer payments received by the residents of Cook. In 1998, earnings were 67.7 percent of TPI (compared with 69.2 percent in 1988); dividends, interest, and rent were 20.1 percent (compared with 19.6 percent in 1988); and transfer payments were 12.2 percent (compared with 11.2 percent in 1988). From 1988 to 1998, earnings increased on average 4.8 percent each year; dividends, interest, and rent increased on average 5.3 percent; and transfer payments increased on average 5.9 percent.

EARNINGS BY INDUSTRY 
Earnings of persons employed in Cook increased from $87,446,735* in 1988 to $138,378,350* in 1998, an average annual growth rate of 4.7 percent. The largest industries in 1998 were services, 32.0 percent of earnings; finance, insurance, and real estate, 13.4 percent; and durable goods manufacturing, 9.5 percent. In 1988, the largest industries were services, 26.7 percent of earnings; durable goods manufacturing, 11.4 percent; and finance, insurance, and real estate, 11.0 percent. Of the industries that accounted for at least 5 percent of earnings in 1998, the slowest growing from 1988 to 1998 was wholesale trade (7.1 percent of earnings in 1998), which increased at an average annual rate of 1.8 percent; the fastest was finance, insurance, and real estate which increased at an average annual rate of 6.8 percent.

* All income estimates with the exception of PCPI are in thousands of dollars.


DuPage County, Illinois 1988-98

DuPage is one of 102 counties in Illinois. It is part of the Chicago Metropolitan Area. Its 1998 population of 880,996 ranked 2nd in the State.

PER CAPITA PERSONAL INCOME
In 1998, DuPage had a per capita personal income (PCPI) of $42,215. This PCPI ranked 2nd in the State, and was 141 percent of the State average, $29,853, and 155 percent of the national average, $27,203. In 1988, the PCPI of DuPage was $25,396 and ranked 1st in the State. The average annual growth rate of PCPI over the past 10 years was 5.2 percent. The average annual growth rate for the State was 4.9 percent and for the nation was 4.6 percent.

TOTAL PERSONAL INCOME
In 1998, DuPage had a total personal income (TPI) of $37,191,152*. This TPI ranked 2nd in the State and accounted for 10.3 percent of the State total. In 1988, the TPI of DuPage was $19,250,173* and ranked 2nd in the State. The average annual growth rate of TPI over the past 10 years was 6.8 percent. The average annual growth rate for the State was 5.5 percent and for the nation was 5.6 percent.

COMPONENTS OF TOTAL PERSONAL INCOME
Total personal income (TPI) includes the earnings (wages and salaries, other labor income, and proprietors's income); dividends, interest, and rent; and transfer payments received by the residents of DuPage. In 1998, earnings were 75.3 percent of TPI (compared with 77.8 percent in 1988); dividends, interest, and rent were 18.9 percent (compared with 16.7 percent in 1988); and transfer payments were 5.8 percent (compared with 5.4 percent in 1988). From 1988 to 1998, earnings increased on average 6.5 percent each year; dividends, interest, and rent increased on average 8.1 percent; and transfer payments increased on average 7.5 percent.

EARNINGS BY INDUSTRY
Earnings of persons employed in DuPage increased from $12,387,016* in 1988 to $29,401,900* in 1998, an average annual growth rate of 9.0 percent. The largest industries in 1998 were services, 36.1 percent of earnings; wholesale trade, 12.1 percent; and retail trade, 9.0 percent. In 1988, the largest industries were services, 35.0 percent of earnings; wholesale trade, 9.6 percent; and retail trade, 9.1 percent. Of the industries that accounted for at least 5 percent of earnings in 1998, the slowest growing from 1988 to 1998 was construction (6.2 percent of earnings in 1998), which increased at an average annual rate of 6.1 percent; the fastest was finance, insurance, and real estate which increased at an average annual rate of 11.7 percent.

* All income estimates with the exception of PCPI are in thousands of dollars.


Kane County, Illinois 1988-98

Kane is one of 102 counties in Illinois. It is part of the Chicago Metropolitan Area. Its 1998 population of 391,686 ranked 5th in the State.

PER CAPITA PERSONAL INCOME
In 1998, Kane had a per capita personal income (PCPI) of $27,736. This PCPI ranked 7th in the State, and was 93 percent of the State average, $29,853, and 102 percent of the national average, $27,203. In 1988, the PCPI of Kane was $19,178 and ranked 5th in the State. The average annual growth rate of PCPI over the past 10 years was 3.8 percent. The average annual growth rate for the State was 4.9 percent and for the nation was 4.6 percent.

TOTAL PERSONAL INCOME
In 1998, Kane had a total personal income (TPI) of $10,863,918*. This TPI ranked 5th in the State and accounted for 3 percent of the State total. In 1988, the TPI of Kane was $5,853,847* and ranked 5th in the State. The average annual growth rate of TPI over the past 10 years was 6.4 percent. The average annual growth rate for the State was 5.5 percent and for the nation was 5.6 percent.

COMPONENTS OF TOTAL PERSONAL INCOME
Total personal income (TPI) includes the earnings (wages and salaries, other labor income, and proprietors's income); dividends, interest, and rent; and transfer payments received by the residents of Kane. In 1998, earnings were 75.2 percent of TPI (compared with 74.9 percent in 1988); dividends, interest, and rent were 16.8 percent (compared with 16.8 percent in 1988); and transfer payments were 7.9 percent (compared with 8.3 percent in 1988). From 1988 to 1998, earnings increased on average 6.4 percent each year; dividends, interest, and rent increased on average 6.4 percent; and transfer payments increased on average 6.0 percent.

EARNINGS BY INDUSTRY
Earnings of persons employed in Kane increased from $3,664,272* in 1988 to $6,810,954* in 1998, an average annual growth rate of 6.4 percent. The largest industries in 1998 were services, 27.7 percent of earnings; durable goods manufacturing, 15.4 percent; and state and local government, 11.7 percent. In 1988, the largest industries were services, 20.4 percent of earnings; durable goods manufacturing, 18.5 percent; and retail trade, 11.5 percent. Of the industries that accounted for at least 5 percent of earnings in 1998, the slowest growing from 1988 to 1998 was retail trade (7.9 percent of earnings in 1998), which increased at an average annual rate of 2.4 percent; the fastest was services which increased at an average annual rate of 9.7 percent.

* All income estimates with the exception of PCPI are in thousands of dollars.


Lake County, Illinois 1988-98

Lake is one of 102 counties in Illinois. It is part of the Chicago Metropolitan Area. Its 1998 population of 608,348 ranked 3rd in the State.

PER CAPITA PERSONAL INCOME
In 1998, Lake had a per capita personal income (PCPI) of $43,174. This PCPI ranked 1st in the State, and was 145 percent of the State average, $29,853, and 159 percent of the national average, $27,203. In 1988, the PCPI of Lake was $24,804 and ranked 2nd in the State. The average annual growth rate of PCPI over the past 10 years was 5.7 percent. The average annual growth rate for the State was 4.9 percent and for the nation was 4.6 percent.

TOTAL PERSONAL INCOME
In 1998, Lake had a total personal income (TPI) of $26,264,689*. This TPI ranked 3rd in the State and accounted for 7.3 percent of the State total. In 1988, the TPI of Lake was $12,220,886* and ranked 3rd in the State. The average annual growth rate of TPI over the past 10 years was 8.0 percent. The average annual growth rate for the State was 5.5 percent and for the nation was 5.6 percent.

COMPONENTS OF TOTAL PERSONAL INCOME
Total personal income (TPI) includes the earnings (wages and salaries, other labor income, and proprietors's income); dividends, interest, and rent; and transfer payments received by the residents of Lake. In 1998, earnings were 74.0 percent of TPI (compared with 74.7 percent in 1988); dividends, interest, and rent were 20.7 percent (compared with 19.8 percent in 1988); and transfer payments were 5.3 percent (compared with 5.5 percent in 1988). From 1988 to 1998, earnings increased on average 7.9 percent each year; dividends, interest, and rent increased on average 8.4 percent; and transfer payments increased on average 7.5 percent.

EARNINGS BY INDUSTRY
Earnings of persons employed in Lake increased from $6,942,677* in 1988 to $16,351,620* in 1998, an average annual growth rate of 8.9 percent. The largest industries in 1998 were services, 25.1 percent of earnings; nondurable goods manufacturing, 13.5 percent; and durable goods manufacturing, 9.4 percent. In 1988, the largest industries were services, 19.3 percent of earnings; nondurable goods manufacturing, 13.5 percent; and durable goods manufacturing, 11.2 percent. Of the industries that accounted for at least 5 percent of earnings in 1998, the slowest growing from 1988 to 1998 was military (6.6 percent of earnings in 1998), which increased at an average annual rate of 4.5 percent; the fastest was finance, insurance, and real estate which increased at an average annual rate of 19.0 percent.

* All income estimates with the exception of PCPI are in thousands of dollars.


McHenry County, Illinois 1988-98

McHenry is one of 102 counties in Illinois. It is part of the Chicago Metropolitan Area. Its 1998 population of 241,046 ranked 9th in the State.

PER CAPITA PERSONAL INCOME
In 1998, McHenry had a per capita personal income (PCPI) of $31,721. This PCPI ranked 4th in the State, and was 106 percent of the State average, $29,853, and 117 percent of the national average, $27,203. In 1988, the PCPI of McHenry was $20,419 and ranked 3rd in the State. The average annual growth rate of PCPI over the past 10 years was 4.5 percent. The average annual growth rate for the State was 4.9 percent and for the nation was 4.6 percent.

TOTAL PERSONAL INCOME
In 1998, McHenry had a total personal income (TPI) of $7,646,201*. This TPI ranked 6th in the State and accounted for 2.1 percent of the State total. In 1988, the TPI of McHenry was $3,488,547* and ranked 9th in the State. The average annual growth rate of TPI over the past 10 years was 8.2 percent. The average annual growth rate for the State was 5.5 percent and for the nation was 5.6 percent.

COMPONENTS OF TOTAL PERSONAL INCOME
Total personal income (TPI) includes the earnings (wages and salaries, other labor income, and proprietors's income); dividends, interest, and rent; and transfer payments received by the residents of McHenry. In 1998, earnings were 78.2 percent of TPI (compared with 77.2 percent in 1988); dividends, interest, and rent were 15.2 percent (compared with 15.7 percent in 1988); and transfer payments were 6.6 percent (compared with 7.1 percent in 1988). From 1988 to 1998, earnings increased on average 8.3 percent each year; dividends, interest, and rent increased on average 7.8 percent; and transfer payments increased on average 7.3 percent.

EARNINGS BY INDUSTRY
Earnings of persons employed in McHenry increased from $1,561,959* in 1988 to $3,143,793* in 1998, an average annual growth rate of 7.2 percent. The largest industries in 1998 were durable goods manufacturing, 23.1 percent of earnings; services, 20.1 percent; and construction, 12.0 percent. In 1988, the largest industries were durable goods manufacturing, 24.5 percent of earnings; services, 17.0 percent; and construction, 14.3 percent. Of the industries that accounted for at least 5 percent of earnings in 1998, the slowest growing from 1988 to 1998 was construction, which increased at an average annual rate of 5.4 percent; the fastest was wholesale trade which increased at an average annual rate of 12.1 percent.

* All income estimates with the exception of PCPI are in thousands of dollars.


Will County, Illinois 1988-98

Will is one of 102 counties in Illinois. It is part of the Chicago Metropolitan Area. Its 1998 population of 460,225 ranked 4th in the State.

PER CAPITA PERSONAL INCOME
In 1998, Will had a per capita personal income (PCPI) of $26,114. This PCPI ranked 17th in the State, and was 87 percent of the State average, $29,853, and 96 percent of the national average, $27,203. In 1988, the PCPI of Will was $17,210 and ranked 12th in the State. The average annual growth rate of PCPI over the past 10 years was 4.3 percent. The average annual growth rate for the State was 4.9 percent and for the nation was 4.6 percent.

TOTAL PERSONAL INCOME
In 1998, Will had a total personal income (TPI) of $12,018,433*. This TPI ranked 4th in the State and accounted for 3.3 percent of the State total. In 1988, the TPI of Will was $5,932,839* and ranked 4th in the State. The average annual growth rate of TPI over the past 10 years was 7.3 percent. The average annual growth rate for the State was 5.5 percent and for the nation was 5.6 percent.

COMPONENTS OF TOTAL PERSONAL INCOME
Total personal income (TPI) includes the earnings (wages and salaries, other labor income, and proprietors's income); dividends, interest, and rent; and transfer payments received by the residents of Will. In 1998, earnings were 76.6 percent of TPI (compared with 77.3 percent in 1988); dividends, interest, and rent were 14.5 percent (compared with 14.5 percent in 1988); and transfer payments were 8.9 percent (compared with 8.2 percent in 1988). From 1988 to 1998, earnings increased on average 7.2 percent each year; dividends, interest, and rent increased on average 7.3 percent; and transfer payments increased on average 8.1 percent.

EARNINGS BY INDUSTRY
Earnings of persons employed in Will increased from $2,590,425* in 1988 to $5,239,242* in 1998, an average annual growth rate of 7.3 percent. The largest industries in 1998 were services, 25.1 percent of earnings; state and local government, 14.3 percent; and construction, 12.7 percent. In 1988, the largest industries were services, 20.4 percent of earnings; state and local government, 14.7 percent; and durable goods manufacturing, 13.0 percent. Of the industries that accounted for at least 5 percent of earnings in 1998, the slowest growing from 1988 to 1998 was durable goods manufacturing (9.8 percent of earnings in 1998), which increased at an average annual rate of 4.3 percent; the fastest was services which increased at an average annual rate of 9.5 percent.

* All income estimates with the exception of PCPI are in thousands of dollars.


Regional Economic Information System
Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Department of Commerce, June 2000.
Posted on NIPC web site on July 5, 2000

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