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Bonfield

Illinois · 382 residents · 0.492 sq mi
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Bonfield has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $54,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $147,900. With a median age of 43.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
382
+5%since 2000
from 364 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
776 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 740 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.5
+31%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2082933784635481990201020202024Bonfield
2024473
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,375
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,722 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,812
+34%since 2000
from $18,531 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.288
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade17.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$147,900
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$790
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
59.9%
−22.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
14.1% rent
Vacancy rate
1.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+10%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(353)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(13)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(370)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(7)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.2%(20)
Diversity Score
5
+51%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 91.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.0 min
+61%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.7%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bonfield, Illinois?

Bonfield, Illinois has about 382 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bonfield, Illinois?

The typical household in Bonfield, Illinois earns about $54,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bonfield, Illinois expensive?

In Bonfield, Illinois, the median home is worth about $147,900, and the typical rent is about $790 a month.

How educated are people in Bonfield, Illinois?

About 3.6% of adults age 25 and over in Bonfield, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bonfield, Illinois?

About 2.7% of people in Bonfield, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bonfield, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Bonfield, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 67 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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