Loves Park: Demographics & People
About 23,502 people live in Loves Park, in 10,302 households. Population grew 1.4% from 23,185 (2022) to 23,502 (2024). Median age 37.2 years. (2.4y younger than Winnebago County; 0.5y younger than Illinois). Children under 18 are 20% of the population. Population is 71% White (non-Hispanic) and 11% Hispanic or Latino. The community is somewhat diverse (Simpson index 0.38). 57% of households are family-led. County is losing 270 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 40% adult obesity, 17% smoke.
- 2.3 people per household (vs Illinois avg 2.5).
- 43% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Illinois 38%).
- 64 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Illinois 64).
Population & Trend
Population grew 1.4% from 23,185 (2022) to 23,502 (2024) — about 2.3× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~23,825 (extrapolated at 0.7%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 24,260.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 53,448 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 1.4% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 23,185 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 23,502 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | growing |
| Population | 23,502 people (vs Illinois 39,460) |
| Population Estimate | 24,260 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 37.2y is 1.7 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 20% — below the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 37.2 years (vs Illinois 37.7y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 20.4% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 23,502 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 4,789 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 6,182.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 8,181.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 4,350 |
| Population under 18 | 4,789 |
| Median age | 37.2 years (vs Illinois 37.7y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 23,502 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.38 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as somewhat diverse.
| White residents | 17,157 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 1,963 |
| Asian residents | 917 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 2,119 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 38.2% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | somewhat diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 77.4% |
| Asian population | 3.0% (vs Illinois 6.1%) |
| Black population | 7.1% (vs Illinois 9.3%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 10.7% (vs Illinois 17.6%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 71.0% (vs Illinois 54.8%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 0.3% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 8% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 16,080 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 5,451 |
| Share born in this state | 68.4% |
| Share born in another state | 31.6% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 23.2% |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizens | 8.1% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 1,834 |
| From Europe | 719 |
| From Africa | 628 |
Households & Family Composition
10,302 households. Averaging 2.3 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 57% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 5,629 families, 21% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 4,615 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 5,629 |
| Married couples with children | 1,203 |
| Single-parent households | 316 |
| Average household size | 2.31 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 14.6% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 370 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 274 |
| Family households | 5,830 households (vs Illinois 9,709) |
| Households that are families | 56.6% (vs Illinois 62.4%) |
| Total households | 10,302 households (vs Illinois 14,867) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 12.8% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is losing 270 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 12.8% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 53,157 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 53,427 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | -270 |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 1,345 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 5.9% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 174 residents live in group quarters (0.7% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 174 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 16 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 17007 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 17 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 007 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Boone |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 12.9% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 10.70 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 15.40 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 17007 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Boone County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Medium metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 1,206 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 17007 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Boone County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 68.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 63.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 55.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 53,544 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 4.60 |
| Family Score · Schools | 6 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 2 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 20.4% |
| Family Score · Rating | fair |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 23,502, growing, family-oriented, middle-class, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 23,502 people (vs Illinois 39,460) |
| Town Summary · County | Boone County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade