Boone County, Illinois

Total Population: 53,316

County Seat: Belvidere

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Median Home Value

$198,600

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$81,638

Across all households

Median Age

39.5 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

23.2%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)68.9%
Hispanic or Latino24.9%
Two or More Races3.0%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.9%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.0%
Other Race0.3%

Under 18 Years

24.2%

65 Years and Over

16.4%

Male

50.0%

Female

50.0%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

93.5%

No Health Insurance

4.8%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

85.6%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

23.2%

Enrolled in College (18+)

6.2%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$81,638

Mean Household Income

$103,936

Per Capita Income

$38,437

Unemployment Rate (16+)

7.8%

In Labor Force (19–64)

80.8%

SNAP / Food Stamps

13.5%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$198,600

Median Rent

$1,011/mo

Total Housing Units

20,238

Owner-Occupied

83.0%

Renter-Occupied

17.0%

Vacancy Rate

5.4%

Married Couple Households

54.2%

Cohabiting Couple Households

8.9%

Male Householder, No Partner

15.0%

Female Householder, No Partner

21.9%

Average Household Size

2.77

Broadband Internet Access

89.0%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 17007.