Census-designated place · Illinois
Bonnie Brae, Illinois
Bonnie Brae, census-designated place, in Will County, Illinois. Bonnie Brae had 1,287 residents in the 2020 Census, a full count; the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 846 (±305). GEOID 1707276.
Residents, 2020 Census
1,287
Census count or controlled total
ACS 2020-2024 estimate: 846 ±305
Median household income
$60,500
±$22,317 (90% margin)
Illinois: $83,390
Median home value
$219,800
±$40,018 (90% margin)
Illinois: $263,300
Median gross rent
$1,835
±$653 (90% margin)
Illinois: $1,274
Where is Bonnie Brae and what county is it in?
Bonnie Brae is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Will County, Illinois. It covers 0.2 square miles of land, 6,738 residents per square mile in 2020.
Bonnie Brae is in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 13 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Bonnie Brae lies entirely within Lockport Township, a township with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Bonnie Brae, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 1,287 residents in Bonnie Brae, a full count rather than a sample. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a sample, estimates 846 (±305).
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Bonnie Brae is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Bonnie Brae | Will County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 846 ±305 | 701,462 | – |
| Households | 402 ±137 | 244,273 | – |
| Average household size | 2.10 ±0.42 | 2.84 | – |
| Housing units | 402 ±137 | 254,278 | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Bonnie Brae?
The median resident of Bonnie Brae is 36.8 years old. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 71.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 23.6%.
| Measure | Bonnie Brae | Will County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.8 ±13.7 | 39.1 | – |
| Under 18 years | 9.9% ±6.8 pts | 23.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.3% ±12.2 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Male | 44.6% ±6.4 pts | 49.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 23.6% ±18.9 pts | 19.8% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 71.5% ±19.5 pts | 58.6% | – |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±4.3 pts | 11.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±4.3 pts | 6.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±4.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±4.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.8% ±4.6 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±4.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.6% ±7.2 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 17.7% ±9.5 pts | 22.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.9% ±3.0 pts | 4.8% | – |
| With a disability | 9.7% ±5.4 pts | 10.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.7% ±8.8 pts | 5.2% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.3% ±10.0 pts | 91.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.0% ±14.8 pts | 37.5% | – |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.8% ±13.4 pts | 14.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.6% ±8.7 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.2% ±0.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Bonnie Brae earn?
Half of Bonnie Brae's 402 households earn less than $60,500 a year (±$22,317), against $109,984 in Will County and $83,390 in Illinois.
| Measure | Bonnie Brae | Will County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,500 ±$22,317 | $109,984 | – |
| Mean household income | $81,928 ±$17,508 | $134,181 | – |
| Per capita income | $38,741 ±$8,255 | $47,516 | – |
| People below the poverty line | 6.7% ±5.8 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.0% ±34.2 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 32.8% ±19.1 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.8% ±3.4 pts | 97.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.1% ±14.3 pts | 94.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Bonnie Brae?
Owners occupy 62.9% of Bonnie Brae's occupied homes and renters 37.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $219,800 by its owner (±$40,018). The median renter pays $1,835 a month including utilities, and 62.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Bonnie Brae | Will County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $219,800 ±$40,018 | $319,600 | – |
| Median gross rent | $1,835 ±$653 | $1,462 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 62.4% ±30.6 pts | 43.4% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,731 ±$357 | $2,255 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 62.9% ±21.4 pts | 82.8% | – |
| Renter-occupied homes | 37.1% ±21.4 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Housing units | 402 ±137 | 254,278 | – |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±13.7 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±22.0 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.6% ±16.8 pts | 74.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±8.9 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±8.9 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.0% ±8.9 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±8.9 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.0% ±8.9 pts | 3.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Bonnie Brae work and get to work?
72.5% of Bonnie Brae's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 28.6 minutes.
| Measure | Bonnie Brae | Will County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.9% ±11.3 pts | 68.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.7% ±6.0 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 72.5% ±14.0 pts | 72.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.0% ±11.1 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±7.6 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.4% ±1.0 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.3% ±8.2 pts | 14.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.6 min ±6.5 | 31.4 min | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Bonnie Brae?
No census tract lies mostly in Bonnie Brae; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 8805.02Will County | 4,662 | $96,033 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Bonnie Brae) · Census block assignment files
How does Bonnie Brae compare with other places in Illinois?
Bonnie Brae ranks 1,076th of 1,380 places in Illinois with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 1,376th | 1,383 |
| Residents per square mile | 19th | 1,383 |
| Median household income | 1,076th | 1,380 |
| Per capita income | 680th | 1,383 |
| Median home value | 501st | 1,379 |
| Median gross rent | 80th | 1,280 |
| Median age | 1,145th | 1,383 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,229th | 1,382 |
| Travel time to work | 382nd | 1,382 |
Bonnie Brae's figures with every place in Illinois (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Bonnie Brae?
28 of the 57 figures for Bonnie Brae on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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