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Bonnie Brae

Illinois · 846 residents · 0.191 sq mi
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Bonnie Brae has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $219,800. Households here earn about 27% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
846
Unchangedsince 2023
from 844 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,429 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 4,419 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
36.8
−1%since 2023
from 37.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
8009331K1K1K20202024Bonnie Brae
2024846
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,500
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $76,483 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,741
+5%since 2023
from $37,005 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.5%
−14.7 ptssince 2023
from 57.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.339
+18%since 2023
from 0.288 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Information6.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$219,800
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $224,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,835
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,570 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 59.0% in 2023
37.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.6%
−10.5 ptssince 2023
from 40.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.4%
+20.7 ptssince 2023
from 41.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+24%since 2023
from 2.9 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(738)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(60)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.5%(46)
Diversity Score28.4%(240)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.5%(605)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino23.6%(200)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.8%(41)
Diversity Score53.8%(455)
Diversity Score
54
+89%since 2023
from 28 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 22.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 92.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+8%since 2023
from 26.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 71.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 14.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.3%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 10.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.4% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 72.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.2%
−8.3 ptssince 2023
from 33.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 42.4% in 2023
Female
55.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 57.6% in 2023
Foreign born
7.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.1%
−9.9 ptssince 2023
from 98.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.3%
−8.2 ptssince 2023
from 90.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bonnie Brae, Illinois?

Bonnie Brae, Illinois has about 846 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bonnie Brae, Illinois?

The typical household in Bonnie Brae, Illinois earns about $60,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bonnie Brae, Illinois expensive?

In Bonnie Brae, Illinois, the median home is worth about $219,800, and the typical rent is about $1,835 a month.

How educated are people in Bonnie Brae, Illinois?

About 21.0% of adults age 25 and over in Bonnie Brae, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bonnie Brae, Illinois?

About 6.7% of people in Bonnie Brae, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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