Bond County, Illinois
Bond County: county in Illinois, United States
About
Bond County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. As of the 2010 census, the population was 17,768 and a population density of 18 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 16,262 inhabitants. Its county seat is Greenville. The county was created 209 years ago in 1817.
County Snapshot
Bond County at a glance
Bond County currently has 12 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
12
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Illinois counties
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Open related pagesLargest city
GreenvillePopulation 6,365
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Bond County
| Population | 16,262 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| Area | 991 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.6% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.4% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.8868,-89.4356 |
| Named for | Shadrach Bond |
| Altitude | 482 feet / 147 meters |
| Capital | Greenville |
| Establishment | January 04, 1817 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 06:41:17 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 16 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -9.26% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 70℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Bond County is located at 38°53'13"N 89°26'8"W (38.8868200, -89.4355500). It has 3 neighbors: Clinton County, Fayette County and Montgomery County.
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The largest city of Bond County is Greenville with a population of 6,365. Other cities include, Pocahontas population 720, Sorento population 463, Ayers population 433 and Keyesport population 398. See all Bond County cities & populated places.
Bond County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bond County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Greenville | 6,365 | City in Bond County, Illinois, United States |
| Pleasant Mound | 948 | Township in Bond County, Illinois |
| Pocahontas | 720 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Mulberry Grove | 682 | Township in Bond County, Illinois |
| Tamalco | 520 | Township in Bond County, Illinois |
| Sorento | 463 | Village in the United States |
| Ayers | 433 | Unincorporated community in Carroll County, Illinois, United States |
| Keyesport | 398 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Beaver Creek | 265 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Smithboro | 163 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Hamburg | 116 | Village in Calhoun County, Illinois, United States |
| Old Ripley | 98 | Township in Bond County, Illinois |
Weather
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Bond County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Bond County decreased by 9.26% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 17,768 | - | census |
| 2011 | 17,726 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 17,537 | -1.08% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 17,331 | -1.19% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 17,070 | -1.53% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 16,686 | -2.3% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 16,546 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 16,648 | 0.61% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 16,637 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 16,426 | -1.28% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 16,262 | -1.01% | estimation process |
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|---|---|---|
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