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Boone County, IL market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Boone County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 53,568
- +0.4% since 2020
- Households
- 19,460
- Median household income
- $84,571
- +22.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $216,900
- Jobs located here
- 13,351
- Highest market score
- 83
- Clothing, shoes and laundry, #90 of 2,210 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 53,568 people live in Boone County, in 19,460 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Boone County grew 0.4%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Boone County is $84,571 a year, 5% above the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 22.1% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Boone County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 125, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (79).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Boone County are for clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (83); clothing and shoe stores (83); and salons, barbers and spas (81). Boone County ranks #90 of 2,210 scored counties for clothing, shoe and laundry businesses.
Boone County is part of the Rockford metro area. For its number of households, Boone County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for roofing and gutter companies (2.3 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (75% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Boone County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Boone 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 83 | #90 of 2,210 | 14 | 7.2 | $2.9M | 331 | 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 83 | #101 of 2,087 | 7 | 3.6 | $5.8M | 459 | 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 81 | #58 of 2,385 | 35 | 18.0 | $586K | 276 | 7 |
| Spas and skin care | 79 | #67 of 1,769 | 5 | 2.6 | $4.1M | 468 | Under 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 78 | #162 of 2,405 | 75 | 38.5 | $1.1M | 163 | 21 |
| Car washes and detailing | 77 | #91 of 1,451 | 6 | 3.1 | $3.9M | 154 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 77 | #102 of 2,088 | 17 | 8.7 | $1.1M | 173 | 5 |
| Hair salons | 77 | #112 of 2,339 | 24 | 12.3 | $855K | 199 | 7 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 77 | #150 of 2,063 | 11 | 5.7 | $7.4M | 199 | 7 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 77 | #234 of 2,402 | 18 | 9.2 | $6.8M | 200 | 10 |
| Grocery stores | 77 | #239 of 2,070 | 7 | 3.6 | $17.5M | 188 | 6 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 76 | #115 of 1,327 | 5 | 2.6 | $4.7M | 151 | 4 |
| Convenience stores | 76 | #266 of 2,261 | 8 | 4.1 | $15.3M | 194 | 4 |
| Tire shops | 75 | #165 of 1,530 | 6 | 3.1 | $3.9M | 155 | Under 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 75 | #244 of 2,405 | 151 | 77.6 | $538K | 145 | 61 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 74 | #89 of 1,334 | 6 | 3.1 | $3.2M | 161 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 73 | #190 of 1,656 | 9 | 4.6 | $3.3M | 183 | 20 |
| Child care and preschools | 72 | #212 of 1,611 | 7 | 3.6 | $1.3M | 128 | 6 |
| Pet businesses | 72 | #221 of 2,200 | 17 | 8.7 | $1M | 119 | 8 |
| Auto repair and car care | 72 | #303 of 2,401 | 69 | 35.5 | $338K | 126 | 23 |
| Gyms | 71 | #198 of 1,792 | 10 | 5.1 | $1.9M | 150 | 5 |
| Chiropractors | 70 | #234 of 1,490 | 9 | 4.6 | $3.3M | 136 | 5 |
| Physical therapy | 69 | #242 of 1,422 | 9 | 4.6 | $3.3M | 135 | 6 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 69 | #368 of 2,394 | 86 | 44.2 | $341K | 223 | 43 |
| Auto repair shops | 69 | #375 of 2,378 | 40 | 20.6 | $583K | 131 | 19 |
| Real estate | 67 | #286 of 2,229 | 19 | 9.8 | Index only | 348 | 20 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 67 | #349 of 1,886 | 19 | 9.8 | $1.5M | 157 | 12 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 67 | #470 of 2,222 | 22 | 11.3 | $3.7M | 121 | 33 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 63 | #409 of 2,176 | 16 | 8.2 | Index only | 328 | 16 |
| Home repair trades | 62 | #496 of 2,057 | 21 | 10.8 | $2.7M | 110 | 27 |
| Pizza | 62 | #586 of 2,090 | 16 | 8.2 | $5.1M | 100 | 33 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 61 | #399 of 1,302 | 9 | 4.6 | $3.3M | 104 | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 61 | #446 of 1,461 | 7 | 3.6 | $2.5M | 100 | 4 |
| Gas stations | 58 | #830 of 2,358 | 24 | 12.3 | $2.4M | 102 | 22 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 57 | #672 of 1,889 | 21 | 10.8 | $3.9M | 93 | 7 |
| Insurance agencies | 48 | #1,169 of 2,272 | 21 | 10.8 | $1.7M | 133 | 18 |
| Funeral homes | 43 | #898 of 1,472 | 7 | 3.6 | $412K | 61 | 4 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 35 | #1,406 of 1,771 | 17 | 8.7 | $1.5M | 89 | 57 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 28 | #1,313 of 1,493 | 13 | 6.7 | $2M | 67 | 48 |
| Roofing and gutters | 20 | #1,118 of 1,177 | 16 | 8.2 | $3.5M | 41 | 13 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.1 | $10.2M | 82 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.5 | $6.8M | 363 | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.5 | $18.7M | 156 | 5 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.5 | $8.5M | 132 | 9 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.5 | $5.9M | 131 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.5 | $5.9M | 218 | 4 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.0 | $28.1M | Too few | 9 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.0 | $10.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.0 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $40.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $25.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $29.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $19.5M | Too few | 5 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Boone 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 | $23.3M | $1,198 | 125 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $58.2M | $2,993 | 115 |
| Food away from home | $81.2M | $4,171 | 102 |
| Groceries | $122.3M | $6,282 | 99 |
| Personal care products and services | $20.5M | $1,054 | 105 |
| Child care and other personal services | $9M | $461 | 79 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $19.5M | $1,001 | 102 |
| Medical and dental services | $29.3M | $1,505 | 117 |
| Pets | $17.8M | $913 | 100 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $40.8M | $2,099 | 102 |
| Vehicle insurance | $35.1M | $1,806 | 92 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $56.1M | $2,883 | 96 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $25.4M | $1,305 | 92 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $286.4M | $14,720 | 88 |
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 Boone County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 53,568+0.4% since 2020
- Households
- 19,460
- Median age
- 40.7
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 82%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 281 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 190
- Median household income
- $84,571+22.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $106,291
- Median home value
- $216,900
- Jobs located here
- 13,351
- Daytime population
- 43,266Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Boone County, IL growing?
Population estimates put Boone County at 53,568 people in 2025, up 0.4% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 19,460 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 22.1%, before inflation.
How much do households in Boone County, IL spend?
Households in Boone County spend about $286.4M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $122.3M on groceries and $81.2M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Boone County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 125, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (79).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Boone County, IL?
Of the business types scored in Boone County, clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (83); clothing and shoe stores (83); and salons, barbers and spas (81) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For clothing, shoe and laundry businesses, that ranks #90 of 2,210 scored counties.
How does Boone County, IL compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Boone County is $84,571, 5% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 0.4% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $216,900, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for roofing and gutter companies (2.3 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (75% 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. 40 of the 56 business types have a score in Boone County, each ranked against other counties.
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