Stark County, Illinois
IL · FIPS 17175 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,308 | — | #2,868 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $62,878 | -16.3% | #1,808 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.4 years | +14.1% | #845 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $104,500 | -62.9% | #2,926 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $735 | -36.8% | #2,556 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.1% | -12.3% | #1,017 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Stark County has a population of 5,308, making it the #2,868 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.4 years, which is 14.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Stark County is $62,878, ranking #1,808 out of 3,222 counties — 16.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.1% and unemployment stands at 2.3%.
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The median home value in Stark County is $104,500 (-62.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $735/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.1%.
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94.2% of residents in Stark County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.7% above the national rate.
About Stark County, Illinois
Stark County, Illinois has a total population of 5,308, making it the 2,868th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Stark County is 44.4 years, which is 14.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Stark County is $62,878, which ranks #1,808 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 16.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3%.
The median home value in Stark County is $104,500, 62.9% below the national median. Renters in Stark County pay a median gross rent of $735 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Stark County, 21.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 36.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.3 min.
Stark County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.7% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.9%).
All data for Stark County, Illinois comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.