Bond County, Illinois Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Bond County is located in Illinois with a total population of 16,627. It is the 64th most populous county out of 102 in Illinois.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bond County is 40.4 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bond County is $61,603. This is 25% lower than the state median of $81,702. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 22% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.7%. This is 8% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 25% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $133,100. Housing costs are 47% lower than the state median of $250,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Bond County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 66.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Bond County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.4% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 6.7%. The Black or African American population (6.7%) is well below the state average of 13.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.8%) is well below the state average of 18.5%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 5.8%.

Education

21.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 43% lower than the state rate of 37.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.3%.