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Bureau County, IL: growth, migration and housing
Bureau County has 32,510 residents, down 2.1% since 2020 (-0.0% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 692 households moved in and 739 moved out (-47 net), while a net $3.8M of income left. Median household income is $69,257, the median home $126,900 and median rent $832 a month.
In Illinois: 53rd of 102 counties for 5-year population growth · 45th of 102 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 44th of 102 counties for median household income · 62nd of 102 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Bureau County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| LaSalle County, IL | 205 | $8.7M |
| Henry County, IL | 36 | $1.5M |
| Putnam County, IL | 33 | $1.4M |
| Whiteside County, IL | 32 | $1.2M |
| Lee County, IL | 28 | $1.3M |
| Cook County, IL | 26 | $1.1M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Bureau County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| LaSalle County, IL | 179 | $7.6M |
| Henry County, IL | 41 | $1.7M |
| Putnam County, IL | 28 | $1.7M |
| Whiteside County, IL | 24 | $0.7M |
| Peoria County, IL | 23 | $1.1M |
| Cook County, IL | 20 | $0.5M |
| Lee County, IL | 20 | $1.0M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.