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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Bond County

Illinois · 17,633 residents · 380.336 sq mi
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Bond County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,680. Population has grown 18% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $68,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

17,633
+18%since 1990
from 14,991 in 1990
1990 – 2025
46 / sq mi
+18%since 1990
from 39 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.8
+5%since 1990
from 35.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
15K16K17K18K18K1990201020202024Bond County
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,680
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,756 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,947
+72%since 1990
from $10,407 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.3%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 12.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$68,200
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$385
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $271 in 1990
US average: $602
79.7%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 77.8% in 1990
20.3% rent
1.8
+7%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(14,403)
Black2.8%(426)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(89)
Asian0.2%(26)
Diversity Score10.9%(1,628)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(15,841)
Black7.4%(1,297)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(253)
Asian0.2%(44)
Diversity Score21.1%(3,719)
21
+94%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.0%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 12.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.8%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 69.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.1%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.1 min
−27%since 1990
from 26.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bond County, Illinois?

Bond County, Illinois has about 17,633 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bond County, Illinois?

The typical household in Bond County, Illinois earns about $37,680 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bond County, Illinois expensive?

In Bond County, Illinois, the median home is worth about $68,200, and the typical rent is about $385 a month.

How educated are people in Bond County, Illinois?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Bond County, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bond County, Illinois?

About 9.3% of people in Bond County, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bond County, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Bond County, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,642 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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