Bond County, Illinois Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 64th-largest in Illinois
The population of Bond County, Illinois is 16,627 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 64th-largest county in Illinois. The median household income is $61,603, the median home value is $133,100, and the median age is 40.4.
The population of Bond County has declined 6.8% since 2010 (17,789 → 16,576), a -0.50% annualized rate.
16,627
Population
-0.50%
Annual growth
44
People / sq mi
$61,603
Median Income
$133,100
Median Home Value
Bond County covers 380 sq mi of land at 43.7 people per square mile.
About Bond County, IL
Housing cost is the defining feature of Bond County: the median home is valued at $133,100. Bond County is a county in Illinois with a population of 16,627.
Median household income is $61,603, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 11.1%, below the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $133,100, with typical rent around $735.
Roughly 21.2% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Around 8.1% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.
Bond County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Bond County had a population of 17,789 in 2010 and 16,576 in 2024, a -6.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 17,789 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.50%.
16,576
Population (2024)
17,789
Population (2010)
17,789
Peak (2010)
-0.50%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17,789 |
| 2011 | 17,727 |
| 2012 | 17,538 |
| 2013 | 17,332 |
| 2014 | 17,076 |
| 2015 | 16,688 |
| 2016 | 16,553 |
| 2017 | 16,654 |
| 2018 | 16,668 |
| 2019 | 16,458 |
| 2020 | 16,856 |
| 2021 | 16,797 |
| 2022 | 16,716 |
| 2023 | 16,637 |
| 2024 | 16,576 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 88.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
40.4
Median Age
46.7%
Female
53.3%
Male
18.3%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 14.7% · Seniors (65+): 18.3%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $61,603$-20,099 vs state |
| Mean household income | $84,409 |
| Per-capita income | $32,665 |
| Poverty rate | 11.1%+2.9% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.4% |
| Employment-to-population | 51.9% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Bond County is professional & business services, accounting for 26.4% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
6.0%
Carpool
80.0%
Public transit
8.1%
Work from home
23.4 min
Avg commute
Housing
$133,100$-117,400 vs state
Median home value
$735
Median rent
73.9%
Homeownership rate
6,892
Total housing units
90.8%
Occupied
9.2%
Vacant
26.1%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
96.4%
With health insurance
92.4%
With broadband internet
23.4%
Foreign-born
6.6%
Veterans (18+)
18.3%
With a disability
96.7%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
89.3%
High School+
21.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bond County, Illinois has a population of 16,627 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 64th-largest county in Illinois. Population density is 44 people per square mile.
The population of Bond County has declined 6.8% since 2010 (17,789 → 16,576), a -0.50% annualized rate.
The median household income in Bond County, Illinois is $61,603, with mean (average) household income of $84,409 and per-capita income of $32,665. 11.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Bond County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (88.8%), Black or African American (6.9%), Hispanic or Latino (2.0%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Bond County, Illinois is 40.4 years. Residents are 46.7% female and 53.3% male.
The median home value in Bond County is $133,100 and median monthly rent is $735. 73.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 6,892 total housing units, 9.2% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Bond County, Illinois is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 26.4% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.4%.
Chicago is among the largest cities associated with Bond County, Illinois, with a population of 2,707,648.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.