Bond County is one of the two easternmost counties in the metropolitan area, with a population of 17,768. Although agriculture dominates the economy, Carlyle Lake is bordered by a variety of resort, hunting, and fishing businesses.
| Demographics |
| Population |
| Population |
17,768 |
| Households |
6,427 |
| Average Age |
40 |
| Educational Attainment |
| High School Graduates |
87.9% |
| Associate Degree |
8.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree |
15.7% |
| Graduate Degree |
8.9% |
| Income |
| Median Household Income |
$51,946 |
| Per Capita Income |
$24,341 |
| Employment by Industry |
| Agriculture, Mining |
3.6% |
| Construction |
8.0% |
| Trade, Transp., Utilities |
21.0% |
| Manufacturing |
12.2% |
| Public Administration |
7.5% |
| Financial services |
5.4% |
| Information |
3.1% |
| Education and Health |
22.0% |
| Leisure and Hospitality |
8.4% |
| Professional Bus. Services |
4.1% |
| Other services |
4.8% |
| Labor Characteristics |
| Labor Force |
9,398 |
| Population, 16+ |
14,862 |
| Unemployment Rate: |
10.4% |
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| Largest Employers |
| Company |
Industry |
Employment |
| Greenville Regional Hospital |
Health Care |
300 |
| Greenville College |
Education |
260 |
| Bureau of Prisons |
Correctional Institution |
250 |
| United Stationers Supply |
Business Services |
250 |
| Carlisle SynTec Incorporated |
Manufacturing |
250 |
| DeMoulin Bros. & Company |
Business Services |
200 |
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