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Bonnie Brae, Illinois Demographics & Population 2026

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Bonnie Brae, Illinois had a total population of 846, the 756th largest community in Illinois, with a median household income of $60,500, which is 27% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 6.7%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Bonnie Brae Quick Facts

Population 846
Median Household Income $60,500
Median Home Value $219,800
Poverty Rate 6.7%
Unemployment Rate 6.7%
Median Age 36.8 years
Homeownership Rate 62.9%
Affordability Ratio 3.6x
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.0%
High School Graduation Rate 88.3%
Diversity Index 43/100
Population 846 756th of 1,445
Median Income $60,500 below average
Poverty Rate 6.7% 46% lower than national
Median Home Value $219,800 top 30%

How Bonnie Brae Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population844846+0.2%
Median household income$76,483$60,500-20.9%
Median home value$224,200$219,800-2.0%

How Bonnie Brae Compares

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 2.5%
$25K-$50K 34.3%
$50K-$100K 40.1%
$100K+ 23.1%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
2.5%
$10K-$15K
0.0%
$15K-$20K
0.0%
$20K-$25K
0.0%
$25K-$30K
5.2%
$30K-$35K
0.0%
$35K-$40K
3.0%
$40K-$45K
3.5%
$45K-$50K
22.6%
$50K-$60K
12.7%
$60K-$75K
8.0%
$75K-$100K
19.4%
$100K-$125K
6.2%
$125K-$150K
9.2%
$150K-$200K
0.0%
$200K+
7.7%

Employment

6.7% Unemployment Rate State: 5.8%|National: 5.2%
66.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 62.9%
Renter 37.1%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.6x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,835/mo 36.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

43out of 100
Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 61 | National average: 61

Education

Bonnie Brae Rankings in Illinois

#756 Population of 1,445
#905 Median Income of 1,374
#578 Education of 1,444
#334 Home Value of 1,372

Other Cities in Will County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Joliet 150,445 $92,201 11.1% $265,800
Plainfield 46,708 $144,000 4.2% $431,400
Romeoville 41,152 $106,325 5.5% $257,100
Oswego 36,375 $123,792 2.6% $344,500
New Lenox 28,006 $140,865 1.5% $399,900
Lockport 26,409 $111,981 6.8% $316,000
Crest Hill 20,628 $73,033 12.0% $232,900
Mokena 20,021 $123,889 4.5% $401,400
Shorewood 18,343 $122,105 5.2% $337,800
Channahon 13,927 $119,494 5.9% $327,900

Cities Similar to Bonnie Brae

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

CityPopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueBachelor's+Poverty
Flanagan849$62,083$108,90017.7%12.8%
Roseville823$58,203$85,70022.8%7.8%
Livingston884$62,240$110,30013.3%16.4%
Windsor877$63,359$105,40013.2%15.3%
Pocahontas843$53,971$96,20012.6%9.9%

A note before these figures: with a population of 846, Bonnie Brae's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Bonnie Brae is a small community located in Illinois, within Will County. The total population is 846. It ranks as the 756th most populous out of 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bonnie Brae is 36.8 years. This is 6% lower than the state median of 39.0 years. Only 9.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bonnie Brae is $60,500. This is 27% lower than the state median of $83,390. It is also 25% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.7%. This is 43% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The unemployment rate is 6.7%. This is 14% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $219,800. Housing costs are 17% lower than the state median of $263,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 62.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% lower than the state average of 67.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Bonnie Brae is White (non-Hispanic), making up 71.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 23.6%.

Education

21.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 37.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Bonnie Brae, Illinois is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Illinois state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Bonnie Brae, Illinois?

Bonnie Brae, Illinois has a population of 846 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Bonnie Brae, IL?

The median household income in Bonnie Brae is $60,500, which is 25% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Bonnie Brae, IL?

The poverty rate in Bonnie Brae is 6.7%. This means approximately 57 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Bonnie Brae, Illinois?

Bonnie Brae's population is 71.5% White, 0.0% Black, 23.6% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Bonnie Brae, IL?

The median home value in Bonnie Brae is $219,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x.

How educated is Bonnie Brae, Illinois?

21.0% of adults (25+) in Bonnie Brae hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 13.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.