Boone County, Illinois
County
Overview
- County Name
- Boone County
- State
- Illinois
- FIPS Code
- 17007
- State FIPS
- 17
- County FIPS
- 007
Geography
- Land Area
- 280.75 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.29 sq mi
- Total Area
- 282.04 sq mi
- Latitude
- 42.318983
- Longitude
- -88.824295
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 50,317
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 37,733
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 39,233 | 78.0% |
| Hispanic | 11,083 | 22.0% |
| White | 36,359 | 72.3% |
| Black | 1,279 | 2.5% |
| Asian | 451 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 10 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 54 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 31,232 | 82.8% |
| Hispanic | 6,506 | 17.2% |
| White | 29,294 | 77.6% |
| Black | 1,100 | 2.9% |
| Asian | 563 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 223 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 55 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 53,230
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $90,006
- Poverty Rate
- 9.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 5,224
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 38,201 | 71.8% |
| Black | 1,623 | 3.0% |
| Asian | 511 | 1.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 33,810
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 7,252 | 21.4% |
| Republican | 11,507 | 34.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 15,049 | 44.5% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 16,256 | 48.1% |
| Female | 17,554 | 51.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 24,321 | 71.9% |
| Hispanic | 5,010 | 14.8% |
| Black | 140 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 328 | 1.0% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 17,549
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 51.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 13,976 | 57.5% |
| Hispanic | 1,267 | 25.3% |
| Black | 49 | 35.0% |
| Asian | 143 | 43.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 8,565 | 52.7% |
| Female | 8,984 | 51.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 8,843 (24.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 8,436 (23.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 20,291
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $225,319
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,237
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 79.0%
- Public Transit
- 0.3%
- Work From Home
- 9.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 33.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.