Bureau County, Illinois Demographics 2026

Name: Bureau County, Illinois Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Bureau County, Illinois has a population of 32,866, the 46th most populous county in Illinois. The median household income is $69,257 and the median home value is $126,900. The poverty rate is 10.8%.

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

Bureau County Quick Facts

Population 32,866

Median Household Income $69,257

Median Home Value $126,900

Poverty Rate 10.8%

Unemployment Rate 4.3%

Median Age 44.1 years

Homeownership Rate 76.1%

Affordability Ratio 1.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 21.7%

High School Graduation 91.5%

Cities/Places 22

Population 32,866 46th of 102

Median Income $69,257 17% lower than state

Poverty Rate 10.8%

Unemployment 4.3%

How Bureau County Changed

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

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	33,027	32,866	-0.5%
Median household income	$65,894	$69,257	+5.1%
Median home value	$121,900	$126,900	+4.1%

Median Household Income

Bureau

$69,257

$83,390

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Bureau

$126,900

$263,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.1%

$25K-$50K 19.8%

$50K-$100K 32.3%

$100K+ 32.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.6%

$10K-$15K

3.8%

$15K-$20K

3.2%

$20K-$25K

4.5%

$25K-$30K

3.2%

$30K-$35K

4.9%

$35K-$40K

3.7%

$40K-$45K

4.3%

$45K-$50K

3.8%

$50K-$60K

8.2%

$60K-$75K

10.8%

$75K-$100K

13.3%

$100K-$125K

11.8%

$125K-$150K

7.7%

$150K-$200K

8.3%

$200K+

4.9%

Employment

4.3% Unemployment Rate State: 5.8%|National: 5.2%

62.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 76.1%

Renter 23.9%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $832/mo 14.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.7%

18-34

18.4%

35-54

23.4%

55-74

27.2%

75+

10.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 61 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Bureau County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Princeton	7,975	$61,946	12.7%	$134,700
Spring Valley	5,476	$70,598	7.1%	$153,300
De Pue	1,532	$58,417	14.6%	$59,300
Ladd	1,356	$67,321	6.4%	$129,600
Walnut	1,282	$61,750	7.0%	$102,100
Wyanet	966	$63,295	13.5%	$99,700
Sheffield	874	$74,750	11.7%	$102,400
Tiskilwa	751	$66,786	18.8%	$84,700
La Moille	750	$68,125	11.2%	$111,300
Ohio	609	$68,594	18.4%	$99,000
Cherry	534	$59,545	11.8%	$107,900
Buda	517	$51,771	13.8%	$71,600
Malden	460	$79,107	19.6%	$112,500
Neponset	446	$61,250	20.8%	$67,800
Seatonville	370	$52,679	13.2%	$96,600
Manlius	306	$75,500	6.5%	$92,200
Bureau Junction	264	$56,538	22.1%	$54,800
Mineral	194	$51,111	13.9%	$79,300
Arlington	157	$54,375	19.8%	$106,300
Dover	133	$49,375	11.3%	$120,000
New Bedford	43	$42,500	9.3%	$78,800
Hollowayville	25	N/A	0.0%	$43,300

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Population Overview

Bureau County is located in Illinois with a total population of 32,866. It is the 46th most populous county out of 102 in Illinois. The county encompasses 22 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bureau County is 44.1 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. 10.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bureau County is $69,257. This is 17% lower than the state median of $83,390. It is also 14% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.8%. This is 9% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $126,900. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $263,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Bureau County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 67.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Bureau County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.2%. The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 13.3%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 5.9%.

Education

21.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 43% 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 91.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Bureau County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Illinois and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Bureau County, Illinois?

Bureau County has a population of 32,866, making it the 46th most populous county in Illinois.

What is the median income in Bureau County?

The median household income in Bureau County is $69,257 with a poverty rate of 10.8%.

How many cities are in Bureau County, Illinois?

Bureau County contains 22 Census-designated places.