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Stephenson County

State:
Illinois
County Seat:
Freeport

Stephenson County's estimated 2025 population is 42,203 with a growth rate of -1.06% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Stephenson County is the 33rd largest county in Illinois. The 2010 population was 47,606 and has seen a growth of -11.35% since that time.

42,203
Total Population
75
Population Density (mi²)
33
Population Rank (State)
-451 -1.06%
Annual Population Growth

Stephenson County Population

Stephenson County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Stephenson County includes 82.09% White, 8.43% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Other race

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White36,15282.09%
Black or African American3,7148.43%
Two or more races3,2157.3%
Other race4931.12%
Asian3550.81%
Native American1130.26%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

Stephenson County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Stephenson County's average per capita income is $43,138. Household income levels show a median of $61,943. The poverty rate stands at 13.13%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$91,306$106,379
Families$79,462$94,132
Households$61,943$78,072
Non Families$35,291$48,910

$43,138

Average Income

$61,943

Median Household Income

13.13%

Poverty Rate