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Bonfield

Illinois · 351 residents · 0.492 sq mi
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Bonfield has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,750. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $162,800. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
351
−4%since 2000
from 364 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
713 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 740 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.6
+26%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2082933784635481990201020202024Bonfield
2024473
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,750
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,722 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,422
+53%since 2000
from $18,531 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.0%
+22.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,800
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$499
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
16.8% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−4%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(334)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(2)
Diversity Score7%(24)
Diversity Score
7
+102%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
+58%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.8%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.9%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 65.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.9%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−89.3 ptssince 2013
from 93.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bonfield, Illinois?

Bonfield, Illinois has about 351 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bonfield, Illinois?

The typical household in Bonfield, Illinois earns about $68,750 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 $162,800, and the typical rent is about $499 a month.

How educated are people in Bonfield, Illinois?

About 9.5% 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 2.4% 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 36 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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