Boone County's estimated 2026 population is 53,461 with a growth rate of 0.14% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Boone County is the 27th largest county in Illinois. The 2010 population was 54,094 and has seen a growth of -1.17% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Boone County includes 74.23% White, 12.55% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (74.23%)
Other race (12.55%)
Two or more races (9.34%)
Black or African American (2.46%)
Asian (1%)
Native American (0.41%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39,578 | 74.23% |
| Other race | 6,692 | 12.55% |
| Two or more races | 4,980 | 9.34% |
| Black or African American | 1,312 | 2.46% |
| Asian | 534 | 1% |
| Native American | 220 | 0.41% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Boone County's average per capita income is $51,793. Household income levels show a median of $81,638. The poverty rate stands at 10.5%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $117,286 | - |
| Families | $99,747 | $119,151 |
| Households | $81,638 | $103,936 |
| Non Families | $43,776 | $56,327 |
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