Stephenson County, Illinois
Total Population: 44,042
County Seat: Freeport
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 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
91.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
21.7%
Enrolled in College (18+)
4.5%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.