Stephenson County, Illinois
IL · FIPS 17177 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 43,768 | — | #1,127 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $64,043 | -14.8% | #1,701 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.3 years | +16.5% | #701 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $134,900 | -52.1% | #2,458 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $798 | -31.4% | #2,109 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.9% | +10.5% | #1,737 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Stephenson County has a population of 43,768, making it the #1,127 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.3 years, which is 16.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Stephenson County is $64,043, ranking #1,701 out of 3,222 counties — 14.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.9% and unemployment stands at 4.3%.
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The median home value in Stephenson County is $134,900 (-52.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $798/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.9%.
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94.8% of residents in Stephenson County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.4% above the national rate.
About Stephenson County, Illinois
Stephenson County, Illinois has a total population of 43,768, making it the 1,127th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Stephenson County is 45.3 years, which is 16.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Stephenson County is $64,043, which ranks #1,701 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 14.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3%.
The median home value in Stephenson County is $134,900, 52.1% below the national median. Renters in Stephenson County pay a median gross rent of $798 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Stephenson County, 20.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 38.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.9 min.
Stephenson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 78.9% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (8.5%) and Two or More Races (5.6%).
All data for Stephenson 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.