Bond County, IL

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2021 Population

16,804

1.72% 1-year growth

US Senator

Dick Durbin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

41.5

2.35% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

15.1%

10.9% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$53,654

0.161% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$119,000

1.8% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

6,967

1.4% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Bond County, IL had a population of 16.8k people with a median age of 41.5 and a median household income of $53,654. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Bond County, IL grew from 16,520 to 16,804, a 1.72% increase and its median household income grew from $53,568 to $53,654, a 0.161% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Bond County, IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.92%), White (Hispanic) (2.66%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.982%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (0.744%).

None of the households in Bond County, IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.3% of the residents in Bond County, IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Bond County, IL are Greenville University (325 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Bond County, IL was $119,000, and the homeownership rate was 75.6%.

Most people in Bond County, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Bond County, IL was 2 cars per household.

Bond County, IL borders Clinton County, IL, Fayette County, IL, Madison County, IL, and Montgomery County, IL.

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Population & Diversity

Bond County, IL is home to a population of 16.8k people, from which 99.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.95% of Bond County, IL residents were born outside of the country (327 people).

In 2021, there were 12.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (14.7k people) in Bond County, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.16k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 447 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.3%

2021 Citizenship

99.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.3% of Bond County, IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Bond County, IL was 99.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Bond County, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bond County, IL

White (Non-Hispanic)
14.7k ± 21
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.16k ± 135
White (Hispanic)
447 ± 131

3.75%

Hispanic Population

630 people

3.75% of the people in Bond County, IL are hispanic (630 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Bond County, IL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Illinois.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
630,004 ± 19,002 people
India
162,094 ± 9,822 people
Poland
126,931 ± 8,704 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Illinois was Mexico, the natal country of 630,004 Illinois residents, followed by India with 162,094 and Poland with 126,931.

Foreign-Born Population

1.95%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

327 people

1.52%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

251 people

As of 2021, 1.95% of Bond County, IL residents (327 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bond County, IL was 1.52%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Bond County, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
315 ± 73
Gulf War (1990s)
222 ± 97
Gulf War (2001-)
154 ± 76

Bond County, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.42 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Bond County, IL employs 6.97k people. The largest industries in Bond County, IL are Educational Services (945 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (919 people), and Manufacturing (722 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($76,563), Public Administration ($63,611), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($51,898).

Males in Illinois have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $61,278. The income inequality in Illinois (measured using the Gini index) is 0.478, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

6.97k

2021 Value

± 556

−1.4%

1 Year decline

± 11.3%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Bond County, IL declined at a rate of −1.4%, from 7.07k employees to 6.97k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bond County, IL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (764 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (701 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (600 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bond County, IL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Illinois (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

6.97k

2021 Value

± 556

−1.4%

1 Year decline

± 11.3%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Bond County, IL declined at a rate of −1.4%, from 7.07k employees to 6.97k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bond County, IL, are Educational Services (945 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (919 people), and Manufacturing (722 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bond County, IL, though some of these residents may live in Bond County, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,393

Median earning men ± $6,033

$25,455

Median earning women ± $5,555

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($91,458), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($73,750), and Construction ($51,759).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($56,289), Manufacturing ($43,431), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($37,875).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Illinois.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

118
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
71
Other Services, Except Public Administration
71
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$127k
Manufacturing
$33.9k
Wholesale Trade
$20.5k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Illinois to other states, or from other states to Illinois.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Illinois product (by dollars) was Electronics with $134B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($110B) and Mixed freight ($86.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Illinois products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$1T

2020 Value in Illinois

$1.94T

Projected 2050 Value in Illinois

93.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Illinois trade was $1T. This is expected to increase 93.1% to $1.94T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Illinois trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Illinois to other states, or from other states to Illinois.

Most Common Trade Partners

Indiana
$79.7B
Wisconsin
$55.8B
Michigan
$41.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Illinois domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Indiana with $79.7B, followed by Wisconsin with $55.8B and Michigan and $41.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Illinois shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Bond County, IL went to Donald J. Trump with 69.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (28.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.94%).

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing the state of Illinois. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (69.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (28.1%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.94%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Bond County, IL went to Donald J. Trump with 69.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (28.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.94%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Bond County, IL for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Illinois

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Dick Durbin

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Tammy Duckworth

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing Illinois.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Illinois over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Illinois

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Illinois have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Bond County, IL awarded 325 degrees. The student population of Bond County, IL in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 530 male students and 517 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Bond County, IL are White (239 and 75.6%), followed by Black or African American (35 and 11.1%), Hispanic or Latino (28 and 8.86%), and Two or More Races (7 and 2.22%).

The largest universities in Bond County, IL by number of degrees awarded are Greenville University (325 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Bond County, IL are General Business Administration & Management (47 and 14.5%), Elementary Education & Teaching (19 and 5.85%), and General Biological Sciences (19 and 5.85%).

The median tuition cost in Bond County, IL for private four year colleges is $29,260.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Bond County, IL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 79.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 25.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 1,047 (50.6% men and 49.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 1,047 students enrolled in Bond County, IL, 50.6% men and 49.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 667 records, of which 58% were women and 42% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
22 degree-majors awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
19 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
19 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Bond County, IL was General Business Administration & Management with 22 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Bond County, IL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Greenville University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

325 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Greenville University with 325 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 144 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Bond County, IL, which is 0.796 times less than the 181 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 239 degrees mean that there were 6.83 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 35 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($29,260) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($550) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($950) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.977% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.946% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.61M), Some college (2.19M), and Bachelors Degree (2.07M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Bond County, IL was $119,000 in 2021, which is 0.486 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $116,900 to $119,000, a 1.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Bond County, IL is 75.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Bond County, IL have an average commute time of 25.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bond County, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Bond County, IL is $53,654. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Bond County, IL was Census Tract 9512 with a value of $65,804, followed by Census Tract 9515 and Census Tract 9514, with respective values of $63,625 and $51,111.

In 2022, 11.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Bond County, IL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 4.31%.

Housing

Property

$119,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$9,928

$4,609

Median Property Taxes

±$378

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Bond County, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Bond County, IL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

75.6%

Homeownership

2021

60.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 75.6% of the housing units in Bond County, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Bond County, IL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9512
Census Tract 9515
Census Tract 9514

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Bond County, IL was Census Tract 9512 with a value of $65,804, followed by Census Tract 9515 and Census Tract 9514, with respective values of $63,625 and $51,111.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Bond County, IL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$53,654

Median Household Income

± $4,513

6.09k

Number of Households

± 495

In 2021, the median household income of the 6.09k households in Bond County, IL grew to $53,654 from the previous year's value of $53,568.

The following chart displays the households in Bond County, IL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Bond County, IL is from Illinois.

0.478

2021 Wage GINI in Illinois

0.479

2020 Wage GINI in Illinois

In 2021, the income inequality in Illinois was 0.478 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0522% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Illinois was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Illinois in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Illinois across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (82.4%)
Worked At Home (6.86%)
Walked (4.84%)

In 2021, 82.4% of workers in Bond County, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (6.86%) and those who walked to work (4.84%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

25.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bond County, IL have a shorter commute time (25.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.3% of the workforce in Bond County, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Bond County, IL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Bond County, IL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Bond County, IL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 11.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Bond County, IL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 4.31%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

15.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bond County, IL (2.24k out of 14.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Bond County, IL is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 14.7% of the children was living in poverty in Bond County, IL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 4.8%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 39.2 in Bond County, IL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.69 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

93.9% of the population of Bond County, IL has health coverage, with 45% on employee plans, 18.3% on Medicaid, 14.7% on Medicare, 14% on non-group plans, and 1.88% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Bond County, IL see 1643 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.2% decrease from the previous year (1663 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 5421 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 650 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,643 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Bond County, IL

Primary care physicians in Bond County, IL see an average of 1,643 patients per year. This represents a 1.2% decrease from the previous year (1,663 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Bond County, IL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.6% under 18 years, 20.5% between 18 and 34 years, 38.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.11%

Uninsured

45%

Employer Coverage

18.3%

Medicaid

14.7%

Medicare

14%

Non-Group

1.88%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bond County, IL grew by 0.819% from 6.06% to 6.11%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Bond County, IL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Bond County, IL.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 36.5% in Bond County, IL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Bond County, IL.

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