Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, IL

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2024 Population

142,718

US Senator

Dick Durbin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

39.8

0.251% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

10.2%

2.62% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$80,921

1.37% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$201,800

6.66% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

66,824

1.16% 1-year decline

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12.5% of the households in Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, 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.

96.6% of the residents in Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, IL are U.S. citizens.

In 2024, the median property value in Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, IL was $201,800, and the homeownership rate was 76.7%.

Most people in Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, IL was 2 cars per household.

Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, IL borders McHenry County (North, West & Central) PUMA, IL, DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL, Winnebago County (Southeast & West)--Rockford City PUMA, IL, and Rock County PUMA, WI.

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Population & Diversity

Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, IL is home to a population of 143k people, from which 96.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 7.33% of Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, IL residents were born outside of the country (10.5k people).

In 2024, there were 12.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (107k people) in Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.76k Other (Hispanic) and 6.6k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, IL are Spanish (12,359 households), Polish (648 households), and Serbo-Croatian (465 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

72,224

Women

50.6%

70,456

Men

49.4%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 142,680 inhabitants, with 49.4% men, and 50.6% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, IL.

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Citizenship

96.6%

2024 Citizenship

96.7%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 96.6% of Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, IL was 96.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, IL

White (Non-Hispanic)
107k ± 1.46k
Other (Hispanic)
8.76k ± 1.24k
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
6.6k ± 1.12k

15.3%

Hispanic Population

21.9k people

15.3% of the people in Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, IL are hispanic (21.9k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, IL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
4,584 ± 1,635 people
Poland
609 ± 605 people
India
475 ± 534 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, IL was Mexico, the natal country of 4,584 Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, IL residents, followed by Poland with 609 and India with 475.

Foreign-Born Population

7.33%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

10.5k people

7.05%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

10.1k people

As of 2024, 7.33% of Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, IL residents (10.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, IL was 7.05%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
12,359 households (9.2%)
Polish
648 households (0.483%)
Serbo-Croatian
465 households (0.346%)

12.5% of the households in Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. 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.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, IL was Spanish. 9.2% of the households in Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, IL reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,357 ± 343
Gulf War (2001-)
1,633 ± 355
Gulf War (1990s)
1,110 ± 341

Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.44 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, IL.

Economy

The economy of Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, IL employs 66.8k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, IL were Elementary & secondary schools (4,916 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,616 people), and Construction (4,130 people), and the highest paying industries were Air transportation ($245,951), Electronic component & product manufacturing, n.e.c. ($188,381), and Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($180,914).

Males in Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, IL have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $56,381. The income inequality in Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, IL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.416, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

32,081

Women

48%

34,743

Men

52%

The workforce of Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, IL in 2023 was 66,824 people, with 48% woman, and 52% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, IL.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

66.8k

2023 Value

−1.16%

1 Year decline

± −1.16%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, IL declined at a rate of −1.16%, from 67.6k employees to 66.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, IL, are Other managers (1,852 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,701 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,386 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, IL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

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

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

66.8k

2023 Value

−1.16%

1 Year decline

± −1.16%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, IL declined at a rate of −1.16%, from 67.6k employees to 66.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, IL, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,916 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,616 people), and Construction (4,130 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, IL, though some of these residents may live in Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$59,733

Median earning men ± $2,740

$40,140

Median earning women ± $1,144

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($94,303), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($77,159), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($76,331).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($65,234), Public Administration ($57,404), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($56,362).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

Y-Axis

2.47%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 2.47% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Kamala Harris with 54.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.43%).

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

Voting results are not available for Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, IL. Showing the available data for Illinois.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (54.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (43.5%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.43%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Kamala Harris with 54.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.43%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Illinois for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Illinois

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

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.

Education

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 0.836% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.77% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, IL in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (35.1k), Some college (25.4k), and Bachelors Degree (16.9k).

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 Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, IL was $201,800 in 2024, which is 0.607 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $189,200 to $201,800, a 6.66% increase. The homeownership rate in Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, IL is 76.7%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, IL have an average commute time of 24.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$201,800

Median Property Value 2024

±$4,696

$42,221

Median Property Taxes

±$1,457

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 Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, IL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

76.7%

Homeownership

2024

61.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 76.7% of the housing units in Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 77.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, IL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

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

$80,921

Median Household Income

± $2,336

55.1k

Number of Households

± 1,771

In 2024, the median household income of the 55.1k households in Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, IL grew to $80,921 from the previous year's value of $79,828.

The following chart displays the households in Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, 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

0.416

2023 Wage GINI in Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, IL

0.423

2022 Wage GINI in Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, IL

In 2023, the income inequality in Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, IL was 0.416 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.71% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, IL was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, IL in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, IL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (79.6%)
Worked At Home (9.33%)
Carpooled (8.97%)

In 2024, 79.6% of workers in Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.33%) and those who carpooled to work (8.97%).

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

24.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, IL have a shorter commute time (24.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.76% of the workforce in Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, IL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, IL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, IL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, IL (14.4k out of 141k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, IL is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

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.

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.

Health

94.7% of the population of Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, IL has health coverage, with 53.1% on employee plans, 15.4% on Medicaid, 13.8% on Medicare, 11.8% on non-group plans, and 0.646% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Illinois see 1,264 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,264 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1189 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 297 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

1,264 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Illinois

Primary care physicians in Illinois see an average of 1,264 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,264 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.1% under 18 years, 18.8% between 18 and 34 years, 38.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.3%

Uninsured

53.1%

Employer Coverage

15.4%

Medicaid

13.8%

Medicare

11.8%

Non-Group

0.646%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, IL grew by 0.441% from 5.27% to 5.3%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, IL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.