Bourbonnais, Illinois Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Bourbonnais, Illinois is 18,109 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 142nd-largest city in Illinois. The median household income is $81,017, the median home value is $242,600, and the median age is 34.6.
The population has declined 3.3% since 2010 (18,691 → 18,083).
18,109
Population
1944
People / sq mi
$81,017
Median Income
$242,600
Median Home Value
Bourbonnais covers 9.3 sq mi of land at 1944 people per square mile.
About Bourbonnais, IL
Bourbonnais is a city in Illinois with a population of 18,109. It ranks #142 among cities in Illinois by population. The median age is 34.6, younger than the national median. The population is 47.4% male and 52.6% female.
The median household income in Bourbonnais is $81,017, above the US median of $74,580. 8.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $242,600, with monthly rent averaging $1,132. The homeownership rate of 70.2% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Bourbonnais reflects 33.0% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 6.8% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 19.4 minutes each way.
Bourbonnais village Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Bourbonnais village had a population of 18,691 in 2010 and 18,083 in 2024, a -3.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 19,601 in 2015. Average annual growth rate: -0.21%.
18,083
Population (2024)
18,691
Population (2010)
19,601
Peak (2015)
-0.21%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 18,691 |
| 2011 | 18,743 |
| 2012 | 18,677 |
| 2013 | 19,130 |
| 2014 | 19,085 |
| 2015 | 19,601 |
| 2016 | 19,589 |
| 2017 | 19,571 |
| 2018 | 19,472 |
| 2019 | 19,462 |
| 2020 | 18,096 |
| 2021 | 18,004 |
| 2022 | 18,013 |
| 2023 | 18,080 |
| 2024 | 18,083 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 76.4% |
| Black or African American | 10.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$81,017
Median Household Income
$34,742
Per Capita Income
8.0%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$242,600
Median Home Value
$1,132
Median Rent
70.2%
Owner-Occupied
Education
95.4%
High School+
33.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.9%
Drive Alone
79.1%
Public Transit
6.8%
Work From Home
19.4 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
17.3%
Foreign Born
93.3%
Non-English at Home
5.5%
Veterans
11.5%
With Disability
95.8%
Health Insurance
94.8%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 28.0% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 12.3% |
| Manufacturing | 10.2% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 6.8% |
| Construction | 4.9% |
| Retail Trade | 4.8% |
| Information | 4.8% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.4% |
| Public Administration | 3.1% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.4% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bourbonnais, Illinois has a population of 18,109 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 142nd-largest city in Illinois.
The median household income in Bourbonnais, Illinois is $81,017, with 8.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Bourbonnais, Illinois is $242,600, with median monthly rent at $1,132 and a homeownership rate of 70.2%.
The median age in Bourbonnais, Illinois is 34.6 years. The population is 47.4% male and 52.6% female.
The population has declined 3.3% since 2010 (18,691 → 18,083).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.