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Boone County

State:
Illinois
County Seat:
Belvidere

Boone County's estimated 2025 population is 53,470 with a growth rate of 0.25% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Boone County is the 26th largest county in Illinois. The 2010 population was 54,094 and has seen a growth of -1.15% since that time.

53,470
Total Population
190
Population Density (mi²)
26
Population Rank (State)
134 0.25%
Annual Population Growth

Boone County Population

Boone County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Boone County includes 74.23% White, 12.55% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White39,57874.23%
Other race6,69212.55%
Two or more races4,9809.34%
Black or African American1,3122.46%
Asian5341%
Native American2200.41%

Boone County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Boone County's average per capita income is $51,793. Household income levels show a median of $81,638. The poverty rate stands at 10.5%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$117,286-
Families$99,747$119,151
Households$81,638$103,936
Non Families$43,776$56,327

$51,793

Average Income

$81,638

Median Household Income

10.5%

Poverty Rate