Boone, IL County is located in northern Illinois and is home to 53,592 people with a population density of 188 people per square mile. The county offers many year-round outdoor activities such as camping and hiking at the nearby White Pines Forest State Park, fishing on the Boone Creek, and golfing at the Boone Creek Golf Club. There are also many local businesses such as the family-owned restaurant The Boone County Depot which has been serving up delicious meals since before 1900. Other organizations in the area include the Belvedere Historical Society, a museum that celebrates the history and culture of Boone County through its collections of artifacts from local families. Additionally, sports enthusiasts can enjoy watching the Belvidere High School Pirates basketball team who won state championships in 2018 and 2020.
The population in Boone County is 53,592. There are 191 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Boone County is 38.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Boone County is 3.0, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Boone County
- 51.2% are married
- 9.4% are divorced
- 38.4% are married with children
- 13.2% have children, but are single
Race in Boone County
- 74.0% are White
- 2.1% are Black
- 1.2% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 21.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander