Bureau County, Illinois
IL · FIPS 17011 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 32,866 | — | #1,402 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $69,257 | -7.8% | #1,252 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.1 years | +13.4% | #908 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $126,900 | -55.0% | #2,550 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $832 | -28.5% | #1,875 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.8% | -14.6% | #960 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Bureau County has a population of 32,866, making it the #1,402 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.1 years, which is 13.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Bureau County is $69,257, ranking #1,252 out of 3,222 counties — 7.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 10.8% and unemployment stands at 4.3%.
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The median home value in Bureau County is $126,900 (-55.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $832/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.1%.
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94.6% of residents in Bureau County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.2% above the national rate.
About Bureau County, Illinois
Bureau County, Illinois has a total population of 32,866, making it the 1,402nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Bureau County is 44.1 years, which is 13.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Bureau County is $69,257, which ranks #1,252 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 7.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.8%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3%.
The median home value in Bureau County is $126,900, 55.0% below the national median. Renters in Bureau County pay a median gross rent of $832 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Bureau County, 21.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 35.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.2 min.
Bureau County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 84.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (10.2%) and Two or More Races (3.4%).
All data for Bureau 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.