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Bone Gap

Illinois · 181 residents · 0.583 sq mi
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Bone Gap has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,250. Population has fallen 33% since 2000, a loss of 91 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $61,000. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents. Households here earn about 40% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
181
−33%since 2000
from 272 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
310 / sq mi
−33%since 2000
from 467 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+34%since 2000
from 31.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1451842222602991990201020202024Bone Gap
2024220
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,250
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,813 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,083
+77%since 2000
from $10,804 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.5%
+27.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.0%
−19.1 ptssince 2000
from 25.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade38%
US avg: 10%
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,000
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$290
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $295 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
89.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
11.0% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+35%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(270)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.9%(2)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(175)
Black1.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(5)
Diversity Score9.1%(16)
Diversity Score
9
+887%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.9%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
+52%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.1%
+22.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
29.6%
+21.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 53.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.0%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
55.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−79.1 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bone Gap, Illinois?

Bone Gap, Illinois has about 181 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bone Gap, Illinois?

The typical household in Bone Gap, Illinois earns about $41,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bone Gap, Illinois expensive?

In Bone Gap, Illinois, the median home is worth about $61,000, and the typical rent is about $290 a month.

How educated are people in Bone Gap, Illinois?

About 6.2% of adults age 25 and over in Bone Gap, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bone Gap, Illinois?

About 6.0% of people in Bone Gap, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bone Gap, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Bone Gap, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 105 residents, a change of about -37 percent over that period.

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