Boone County Summary

Life in Boone County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Boone County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Boone County:

  • The population in Boone County is 53,459.

  • The median home value in Boone County is $234,234.

  • The median income in Boone County is $80,502.

  • The median rent in Boone County is $938.

  • The unemployment rate in Boone County is 7.7%.

  • The poverty rate in Boone County is 9.8%.

  • The average high in Boone County is 66.1° and there are 81.5 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Boone County

List Of Cities & Towns in Boone County

Belvidere, IL Population 25,389

Loves Park, IL Population 22,935

Candlewick Lake, IL Population 5,080

Poplar Grove, IL Population 4,727

Cherry Valley, IL Population 2,951

Timberlane, IL Population 1,458

Capron, IL Population 1,363

Garden Prairie, IL Population 328

Caledonia, IL Population 241

Map Of Boone County

Boone County, IL Weather

  • The average high in Boone County is 66.1°.

  • There are 73.76 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 81.5 inches of rain each year with 11.3 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:36 hours of sun each day in Boone County.

StatBoone County
Mean High66.1
Nice Days73.76
Rainfall81.5
Snowfall11.3
Sunny_hours4:36
66.1°
Average High
81.5
Inches of Rain

Boone County Photos

Immanuel Lutheran Church Belvidere Illinois
Source: Public Domain

Boone County Demographics

Population over time in Boone County

The current population in Boone County is 53,459. The population has increased 0.1% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 53,592 0.6%
2021 53,293 -0.5%
2020 53,537 -

Gender in Boone County

  • Boone County is 49.6% female with 26,520 female residents.

  • Boone County is 50.4% male with 26,938 male residents.

Female
49.6% (26,520)
Male
50.4% (26,938)
Gender Boone County IL USA
Female 49.6% 50.5% 50.4%
Male 50.4% 49.5% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Boone County

Boone County is:

  • 70.5% White with 37,709 White residents.

  • 2.1% African American with 1,117 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 49 American Indian residents.

  • 0.9% Asian with 502 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 22 Other residents.

  • 2.8% Two Or More with 1,497 Two Or More residents.

  • 23.5% Hispanic with 12,563 Hispanic residents.

White
70.5% (37,709)
African American
2.1% (1,117)
American Indian
0.1% (49)
Asian
0.9% (502)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (22)
Two Or More
2.8% (1,497)
Hispanic
23.5% (12,563)

Table: Boone County By Race

Race Boone County IL USA
White 70.5% 59.6% 58.9%
African American 2.1% 13.7% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.9% 5.7% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.8% 2.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 23.5% 17.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Boone County, Illinois

  • 3.8% of households in Boone County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.6% of households in Boone County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 5.5% of households in Boone County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.7% of households in Boone County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.7% of households in Boone County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 14.7% of households in Boone County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.9% of households in Boone County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 21.7% of households in Boone County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 10.1% of households in Boone County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 9.2% of households in Boone County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.8% (2,054)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.6% (1,393)
$15,000 to $24,999
5.5% (2,930)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.7% (4,102)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.7% (6,269)
$50,000 to $74,999
14.7% (7,854)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.9% (6,909)
$100,000 to $149,999
21.7% (11,611)
$150,000 to $199,999
10.1% (5,415)
$200,000 or more
9.2% (4,917)
Income Boone County IL USA
Less than $10,000 3.8% 5.3% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.6% 3.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.5% 6.7% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.7% 7.1% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.7% 10.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 14.7% 15.4% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.9% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 21.7% 17.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 10.1% 9.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 9.2% 12.1% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Boone County for adults over 25

  • 7.0% of adults in Boone County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Boone County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 32.0% of adults in Boone County completed high school / ged.

  • 22.0% of adults in Boone County completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Boone County completed associate's degree.

  • 15.0% of adults in Boone County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Boone County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Boone County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Boone County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
7% (3,742)
9-12th Grade
6% (3,207)
High School / GED
32% (17,106)
Some College
22% (11,760)
Associate's Degree
8% (4,276)
Bachelor's Degree
15% (8,018)
Master's Degree
7% (3,742)
Professional Degree
2% (1,069)
Doctorate Degree
1% (534)
Education Boone County IL USA
< 9th Grade 7% 6% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 5% 6%
High School / GED 32% 25% 26%
Some College 22% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 8% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 15% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 7% 11% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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