Boone County, Illinois
IL · FIPS 17007 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 53,230 | — | #972 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $84,571 | +12.5% | #433 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.7 years | +2.1% | #2,194 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $216,900 | -23.1% | #1,226 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,041 | -10.5% | #870 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.9% | -21.2% | #781 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Boone County has a population of 53,230, making it the #972 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.7 years, which is 2.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Boone County is $84,571, ranking #433 out of 3,222 counties — 12.5% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.9% and unemployment stands at 7.4%.
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The median home value in Boone County is $216,900 (-23.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,041/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.8%.
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94.4% of residents in Boone County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.0% above the national rate.
About Boone County, Illinois
Boone County, Illinois has a total population of 53,230, making it the 972nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Boone County is 39.7 years, which is 2.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Boone County is $84,571, which ranks #433 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 12.5% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.9%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4%.
The median home value in Boone County is $216,900, 23.1% below the national median. Renters in Boone County pay a median gross rent of $1,041 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Boone County, 23.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 29.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.0 min.
Boone County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 68.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (25.6%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
All data for Boone County, Illinois comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.