Stephenson County, Illinois
Stephenson County is home to 43,768 people. 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Illinois rate (11.8%). The median household income is $64,043.
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| Measure | Value | Illinois | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 43,768 | 12,694,798 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $64,043 | $83,390 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 13.9% | 11.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 19.9% | 15.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 5.2% | 6.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.7% | 37.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $134,900 | $263,300 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $798 | $1,274 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 43.3% | 47.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 2.6% | 14.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 45.3 years | 39.0 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Carroll County
- Jo Daviess County
- Ogle County
- Winnebago County
- Green County, Wisconsin
- Lafayette County, Wisconsin
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.