Sangamon County taxpayers paid approximately $9.2 million in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous year, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood just under $8.9 million.
The Countywide Sales Tax, a crucial revenue stream, is primarily allocated for county governments’ use.
A 2025 WalletHub study found that Illinois has the highest overall taxes in the U.S., with rates more than 50% higher than the national average. The study estimates that a median household in Illinois pays an effective tax rate of 16.58%, or about $13,099 per year.
Countywide Sales Tax Collected in Sangamon County Over Last 7 Years
| Year | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,178,801 | 3.4% |
| 2023 | $8,880,784 | 3.6% |
| 2022 | $8,569,657 | 4.4% |
| 2021 | $8,206,526 | 25.2% |
| 2020 | $6,552,767 | 4.3% |
| 2019 | $6,279,775 | -7.6% |
| 2018 | $6,794,113 | – |
