Boone County's estimated 2026 population is 53,610 with a growth rate of 0.08% 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 -0.89% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39.7 years
Female: 40.2 years
Male: 39.2 years
There are 40,580 adults, (8,916 of whom are seniors) in Boone County.
Female: 26,408 (49.6%)
Male: 26,822 (50.4%)
The racial composition of Boone County includes 71.77% White, 12.97% other race, 3.05% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38,201 | 71.77% |
| Other race | 6,904 | 12.97% |
| Two or more races | 5,797 | 10.89% |
| Black or African American | 1,623 | 3.05% |
| Asian | 511 | 0.96% |
| Native American | 194 | 0.36% |
Boone County's average per capita income is $50,257. Household income levels show a median of $84,571. The poverty rate stands at 9.93%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $120,418 | $139,033 |
| Families | $98,901 | $121,011 |
| Households | $84,571 | $106,291 |
| Non Families | $43,562 | $57,828 |
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