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Boone County

Illinois · 54,165 residents · 280.741 sq mi
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Boone County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,210. Population has grown 30% since 2000. Median home value is $174,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% 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
54,165
+30%since 2000
from 41,786 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
193 / sq mi
+30%since 2000
from 149 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.8
+7%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
28K35K42K49K57K1990201020202024Boone County
202453K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,210
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,397 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,105
+21%since 2000
from $21,590 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
38.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$174,400
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$719
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $531 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
61.5%
−17.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
19.4% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+23%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85%(35,536)
Black0.8%(352)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(5,219)
Asian0.5%(203)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.5%(12,742)
2010
White, non-Hispanic75.2%(40,757)
Black1.8%(976)
Hispanic / Latino20.2%(10,967)
Asian1.2%(667)
Other1%(539)
Diversity Score48.3%(26,160)
Diversity Score
48
+58%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.6 min
+55%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.7%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
10.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.5%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boone County, Illinois?

Boone County, Illinois has about 54,165 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Boone County, Illinois earns about $61,210 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Boone County, Illinois expensive?

In Boone County, Illinois, the median home is worth about $174,400, and the typical rent is about $719 a month.

How educated are people in Boone County, Illinois?

About 20.8% of adults age 25 and over in Boone County, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Boone County, Illinois?

About 10.4% of people in Boone County, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Boone County, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Boone County, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 23,359 residents, a change of about 76 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 104Census Tract 106.03Census Tract 103Census Tract 106.04Census Tract 102Census Tract 105.02Census Tract 105.01Census Tract 101.02Census Tract 101.01Census Tract 106.01
5 ZIP codes
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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