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Bond County, Illinois
Bond County, Illinois. Bond County had 16,959 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.4% since 2020, while Illinois shrank 0.8%. It holds 19 places (10 cities, villages and boroughs and 9 towns and townships) and 4 census tracts. GEOID 17005.
Bond County is one of the 15 counties of the St. Louis, MO-IL metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
16,959
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 16,725 · ACS 2020-2024: 16,716
Median household income
$65,959
±$3,052 (90% margin)
Illinois: $83,390
Median home value
$145,700
±$20,047 (90% margin)
Illinois: $263,300
Median gross rent
$785
±$110 (90% margin)
Illinois: $1,274
How many people live in Bond County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 16,725 residents in Bond County. The Census Bureau estimates 16,959 for July 1, 2025, up 0.4% since 2020, while Illinois shrank 0.8%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 16,716 over 380 square miles of land.
| Measure | Bond County | Illinois | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 16,716 | 12,694,798 | +127 |
| Households | 6,147±186 | 5,036,449 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.38±0.07 | 2.46 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,899±31 | 5,457,452 | −339 |
Bond County's population since 2000
From 17,633 in 2000 to 16,959 in 2025: down 3.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Bond County?
Bond County holds 19 places: 10 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 9 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government). The largest is Central Township with 8,368 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Central Township | 7,968 | $65,676 |
|---|---|---|
| Greenville | 7,083 | $62,089 |
| Burgess Township | 2,190 | $65,461 |
| Shoal Creek Township | 1,610 | $66,938 |
| Mulberry Grove Township | 1,133 | $56,901 |
| Lagrange TownshipGEOID 1700540741 | 1,103 | $121,250 |
| Pleasant Mound Township | 907 | $46,806 |
| Old Ripley TownshipGEOID 1700555730 | 819 | $66,875 |
| Pocahontas | 697 | $53,971 |
| Tamalco TownshipGEOID 1700574418 | 522 | $48,500 |
| Mulberry Grove | 520 | $57,386 |
| Mills TownshipGEOID 1700549321 | 473 | not published |
| Sorento | 429 | $47,679 |
| Pierron | 459 | $66,875 |
| Keyesport | 406 | $46,500 |
| SmithboroGEOID 1770213 | 154 | $44,375 |
| Panama | 337 | $72,917 |
| Old RipleyGEOID 1755717 | 82 | $62,188 |
| DonnellsonGEOID 1720318 | 153 | $45,875 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Bond County?
The median resident of Bond County is 39.7 years old; 17.7% are under 18 and 18.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 85.9%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 6.1%. 1.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Bond County | Illinois | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.7±0.6 | 39.0 | −1.9 |
| Under 18 years | 17.7% | 21.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.8%±0.2 pts | 17.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.0%±0.8 pts | 18.8% | −1.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 85.9%±0.5 pts | 58.1% | −1.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 6.1%±0.8 pts | 13.3% | −1.4 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.4 pts | 5.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.0%±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.2%±1.0 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.1%±0.4 pts | 14.7% | −1.1 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.3%±0.7 pts | 24.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.5%±1.4 pts | 4.8% | – |
| With a disability | 19.6%±2.4 pts | 12.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.6%±1.4 pts | 6.9% | −2.1 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.1%±1.6 pts | 90.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.6%±3.0 pts | 37.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.2%±1.8 pts | 15.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.0%±0.6 pts | 1.6% | – |
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 Bond County earn?
Half of Bond County's 6,147 households earn less than $65,959 a year (±$3,052), against $83,390 in Illinois. In 2015-2019 it was $70,505 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Bond County | Illinois | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,959±$3,052 | $83,390 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $90,080±$8,717 | $115,638 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,166±$6,504 | $46,406 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.9%±3.2 pts | 11.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 12.4%±5.0 pts | 15.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.9%±2.7 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.5%±2.7 pts | 90.8% | – |
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 Bond County?
Owners occupy 76.6% of Bond County's occupied homes and renters 23.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $145,700 by its owner (±$20,047). The median renter pays $785 a month including utilities, and 28.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Bond County | Illinois | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $145,700±$20,047 | $263,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $785±$110 | $1,274 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 28.8%±10.5 pts | 39.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,303±$90 | $1,987 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.6%±3.7 pts | 67.1% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,899±31 | 5,457,452 | −339 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.6%±7.9 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 75.0%±3.7 pts | 58.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 10.7%±2.0 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 19.2%±3.3 pts | 20.2% | – |
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 many new homes is Bond County building?
Builders took permits for 25 new housing units across Bond County in 2025 (25 single-family), 1.5 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Bond County get to work?
81.4% of Bond County's workers drive alone and 8.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.5%.
| Measure | Bond County | Illinois | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 52.9%±2.0 pts | 65.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5%±1.7 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 81.4%±3.7 pts | 65.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.2%±1.6 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Walked | 5.0%±2.2 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.2%±2.5 pts | 15.9% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.6 min±2.2 | 27.8 min | no clear change |
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 are Bond County's census tracts?
Bond County is divided into 4 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $60,179 (Tract 9512) to $74,444 (Tract 9515).
| Tract 951217005951200 | 3,061±297 | $60,179 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 951317005951300 | 6,909±239 | $64,697 |
| Tract 951417005951400 | 2,788±282 | $66,545 |
| Tract 951517005951500 | 3,958±316 | $74,444 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Bond County compare with Illinois's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 62nd of 102 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 14th of 102 |
| Residents per square mile | 53rd of 102 |
| Median household income | 56th of 102 |
| Median home value | 42nd of 102 |
| Median gross rent | 67th of 102 |
| Poverty rate | 69th of 102 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 44th of 102 |
| Median age | 83rd of 102 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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