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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 and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

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%

Stephenson County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

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