Stephenson County, Illinois

Total Population: 44,042

County Seat: Freeport

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Median Home Value

$127,500

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$61,943

Across all households

Median Age

45.2 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

21.7%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)80.0%
Black (Non-Hispanic)8.4%
Two or More Races5.3%
Hispanic or Latino5.3%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.8%
Other Race0.1%

Under 18 Years

21.3%

65 Years and Over

23.9%

Male

48.8%

Female

51.2%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.7%

No Health Insurance

5.2%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

91.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

21.7%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.5%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$61,943

Mean Household Income

$78,072

Per Capita Income

$34,672

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.7%

In Labor Force (19–64)

79.4%

SNAP / Food Stamps

16.9%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$127,500

Median Rent

$764/mo

Total Housing Units

21,375

Owner-Occupied

71.0%

Renter-Occupied

29.0%

Vacancy Rate

8.9%

Married Couple Households

47.4%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.8%

Male Householder, No Partner

17.6%

Female Householder, No Partner

27.2%

Average Household Size

2.22

Broadband Internet Access

84.4%

Housing Built Since 2010

2.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 17177.