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Boone County

Illinois · 53,448 residents · 280.741 sq mi
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Boone County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,396. Population has grown 28% since 2000. Median home value is $160,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% 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
53,448
+28%since 2000
from 41,786 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
190 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 149 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.9
+16%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
28K35K42K49K57K1990201020202024Boone County
202453K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,396
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,397 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,659
+51%since 2000
from $21,590 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.2%
US avg: 10%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,600
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$927
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $531 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
21.6% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−1%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.6%(36,689)
Black2.2%(1,171)
Hispanic / Latino24.1%(12,880)
Asian1.2%(637)
Other1.8%(976)
Diversity Score55.9%(29,888)
Segregation Score35.3%(18,891)
Diversity Score
56
+83%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
35
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+37%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 66.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.5%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
8.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−82.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boone County, Illinois?

Boone County, Illinois has about 53,448 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Boone County, Illinois earns about $70,396 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 $160,600, and the typical rent is about $927 a month.

How educated are people in Boone County, Illinois?

About 24.2% 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 8.2% 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 22,642 residents, a change of about 73 percent over that period.

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10 census tracts
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
ZIP 61008ZIP 61065ZIP 61011ZIP 61012ZIP 61038
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