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Bond County, IL market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Bond County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 16,959
- +0.6% since 2020
- Households
- 6,147
- Median household income
- $65,959
- +15.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $145,700
- Jobs located here
- 4,456
- Highest market score
- 71
- Fast food and sandwich shops, #326 of 2,222 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 16,959 people live in Bond County, in 6,147 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Bond County grew 0.6%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Bond County is $65,959 a year, 18% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 15.1% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Bond County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 112, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (60).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Bond County are for fast food and sandwich shops (71); salons, barbers and spas (67); and hair salons (62). Bond County ranks #326 of 2,222 scored counties for fast food and sandwich shops.
Bond County is part of the St. Louis metro area. For its number of households, Bond County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for auto repair and car care businesses (9% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (58% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Bond County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Bond County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 71 | #326 of 2,222 | 5 | 8.1 | $4.5M | 147 | 8 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 67 | #368 of 2,385 | 14 | 22.8 | $411K | 193 | 4 |
| Hair salons | 62 | #565 of 2,339 | 7 | 11.4 | $822K | 191 | 4 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 61 | #555 of 2,088 | 6 | 9.8 | $802K | 121 | Under 3 |
| Real estate | 59 | #621 of 2,229 | 10 | 16.3 | Index only | 190 | 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 58 | #802 of 2,405 | 24 | 39.0 | $934K | 141 | 11 |
| Convenience stores | 57 | #859 of 2,261 | 5 | 8.1 | $7.2M | 91 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 56 | #907 of 2,378 | 14 | 22.8 | $472K | 106 | 6 |
| Gas stations | 54 | #977 of 2,358 | 5 | 8.1 | $3.4M | 143 | 9 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 53 | #1,065 of 2,402 | 12 | 19.5 | $3M | 88 | Under 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 53 | #1,068 of 2,405 | 61 | 99.2 | $367K | 99 | 20 |
| Spas and skin care | 52 | #805 of 1,769 | 5 | 8.1 | $1.2M | 131 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 50 | #1,045 of 2,176 | 10 | 16.3 | Index only | 151 | 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 49 | #957 of 1,889 | 5 | 8.1 | $4.5M | 108 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | 48 | #1,124 of 2,090 | 7 | 11.4 | $3.2M | 63 | 8 |
| Auto repair and car care | 47 | #1,327 of 2,401 | 24 | 39.0 | $275K | 102 | 11 |
| Home repair trades | 46 | #1,252 of 2,057 | 9 | 14.6 | $1.8M | 72 | 4 |
| Pet businesses | 43 | #1,400 of 2,200 | 8 | 13.0 | $599K | 68 | 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 43 | #1,521 of 2,394 | 43 | 70.0 | $190K | 124 | 22 |
| Grocery stores | 42 | #1,296 of 2,070 | 5 | 8.1 | $7.2M | 77 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | 36 | #1,085 of 1,472 | 5 | 8.1 | $205K | 30 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 34 | #1,619 of 2,063 | 8 | 13.0 | $2.8M | 76 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | 27 | #1,338 of 1,490 | 6 | 9.8 | $1.4M | 57 | 4 |
| Insurance agencies | 25 | #1,945 of 2,272 | 10 | 16.3 | $1M | 83 | 8 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.5 | $2M | 207 | 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.5 | $1.2M | 92 | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.5 | $1.8M | 107 | 4 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.5 | $1.2M | 47 | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.5 | $4M | 47 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.9 | $714K | 71 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.9 | $3.8M | 299 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.9 | $3.8M | 431 | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.9 | $5.3M | 44 | 4 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.9 | $2.7M | 87 | 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.9 | $2.7M | 113 | 4 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.9 | $2.7M | 153 | 8 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.3 | $2.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.3 | $3.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.3 | $3.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.3 | $7.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.3 | $2.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.3 | $3.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.3 | $3.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.3 | $2.4M | Too few | 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $6.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $7.2M | Too few | 4 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $7.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Bond County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $6.6M | $1,075 | 112 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $17.1M | $2,778 | 107 |
| Food away from home | $22.4M | $3,646 | 90 |
| Groceries | $35.9M | $5,837 | 92 |
| Personal care products and services | $5.8M | $936 | 93 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.1M | $348 | 60 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $4.8M | $783 | 80 |
| Medical and dental services | $8.2M | $1,328 | 103 |
| Pets | $4.8M | $780 | 86 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $11.4M | $1,852 | 90 |
| Vehicle insurance | $10.4M | $1,697 | 87 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $15.8M | $2,575 | 85 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $7.2M | $1,168 | 83 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $82.4M | $13,399 | 80 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Bond County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 16,959+0.6% since 2020
- Households
- 6,147
- Median age
- 41.1
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 77%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 380 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 44
- Median household income
- $65,959+15.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $90,080
- Median home value
- $145,700
- Jobs located here
- 4,456
- Daytime population
- 14,699Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Bond County, IL growing?
Population estimates put Bond County at 16,959 people in 2025, up 0.6% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 6,147 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 15.1%, before inflation.
How much do households in Bond County, IL spend?
Households in Bond County spend about $82.4M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $35.9M on groceries and $22.4M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Bond County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 112, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (60).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Bond County, IL?
Of the business types scored in Bond County, fast food and sandwich shops (71); salons, barbers and spas (67); and hair salons (62) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For fast food and sandwich shops, that ranks #326 of 2,222 scored counties.
How does Bond County, IL compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Bond County is $65,959, 18% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 0.6% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $145,700, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for auto repair and car care businesses (9% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (58% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 24 of the 56 business types have a score in Bond County, each ranked against other counties.
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