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{{Short description|County in Illinois, United States}} |
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| county = Stephenson County |
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{{Infobox U.S. county |
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| state = Illinois |
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| county = Stephenson County |
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| state = Illinois |
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| ex image = Stephenson County Courthouse.jpg |
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| founded = 1837 |
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| ex image cap = [[Stephenson County Courthouse]] |
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| founded = 1837 |
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| seat wl= Freeport |
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| named for = [[Benjamin Stephenson (politician)|Benjamin Stephenson]] |
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| largest city wl= Freeport |
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| seat wl = Freeport |
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| largest city = Freeport |
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| area_total_sq_mi = 565 |
| area_total_sq_mi = 565 |
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| area_land_sq_mi = 565 |
| area_land_sq_mi = 565 |
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| area_water_sq_mi = 0.5 |
| area_water_sq_mi = 0.5 |
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| area percentage = 0.09 |
| area percentage = 0.09 |
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| population_as_of = 2020 |
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| census yr = 2010 |
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| population_total = 44630 |
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| pop = 47711 |
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| pop_est_as_of = 2023 |
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| density_sq_mi = 85 |
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| population_est = 43105 {{decrease}} |
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| time zone = Central |
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| population_density_sq_mi = auto |
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| footnotes = |
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| time zone = Central |
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| web = www.co.stephenson.il.us |
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| web = www.co.stephenson.il.us |
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| district = 17th |
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| district = 16th |
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| district2 = 17th }} |
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'''Stephenson County''' is a [[County (United States)|county]] located in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Illinois]]. According to the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]], it had a population of 47,711.<ref name="QF">{{cite web|title=State & County QuickFacts|url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/17/17177.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=July 8, 2014}}</ref> Its [[county seat]] is [[Freeport, Illinois|Freeport]].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|accessdate=2011-06-07|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref> |
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Stephenson County is included in the Freeport, IL [[Micropolitan Statistical Area]], which is also included in the [[Rockford, Illinois|Rockford]]-Freeport-[[Rochelle, Illinois|Rochelle]], IL [[Rockford, Illinois metropolitan area|Combined Statistical Area]]. |
'''Stephenson County''' is a [[County (United States)|county]] located in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Illinois]]. According to the [[2020 United States Census]], it had a population of 44,630.<ref name="QF">{{Cite web |title=QuickFacts |url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/stephensoncountyillinois/PST045221 |access-date=January 23, 2021 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref> Its [[county seat]] is [[Freeport, Illinois|Freeport]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Find a County |url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |access-date=June 7, 2011 |publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref> Stephenson County is included in the Freeport, IL [[Micropolitan Statistical Area]], which is also included in the [[Rockford, Illinois|Rockford]]-Freeport-[[Rochelle, Illinois|Rochelle]], IL [[Rockford, Illinois metropolitan area|Combined Statistical Area]]. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The land that became Stephenson County was first settled by William Waddams in 1832, who founded [[Waddams Grove, Illinois|Waddams Grove]].<ref |
The land that became Stephenson County was first settled by William Waddams in 1832, who founded [[Waddams Grove, Illinois|Waddams Grove]].<ref>{{Cite journal |date=October 1934 |title=Historical News |journal=Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society |volume=27 |issue=3 |page=347}}</ref> By 1837, population was sufficient to form Stephenson County, taking land from [[Jo Daviess County, Illinois|Jo Daviess]] and [[Winnebago County, Illinois|Winnebago]] counties. The county was named for Colonel [[Benjamin Stephenson (politician)|Benjamin Stephenson]], an official of the [[Illinois Territory]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Fifteenth Judicial Circuit |url=http://www.state.il.us/court/CircuitCourt/CircuitMap/15th.asp#Stephenson |access-date=February 20, 2016 |publisher=State of Illinois}}</ref> |
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File:Waddams hill.jpg| |
File:Waddams hill.jpg|Marker marking Waddams' first settlement in Stephenson County |
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File:Stephenson County Illinois 1837.png|Stephenson County at the time of its creation in 1837 |
File:Stephenson County Illinois 1837.png|Stephenson County at the time of its creation in 1837. Its boundaries have remained unchanged since then. |
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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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According to the [[United States Census Bureau|US Census Bureau]], the county has a total area of {{convert|565|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|565|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|0.5|sqmi}} (0.09%) is water.<ref name=CD/> |
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===Climate and weather=== |
===Climate and weather=== |
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|source=The Weather Channel<ref name="WX">{{Cite web |title=Monthly Averages for Freeport IL |url=http://www.weather.com/weather/wxclimatology/monthly/graph/USIL0434 |access-date=January 27, 2011 |publisher=The Weather Channel}}</ref>}} |
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|source=The Weather Channel<ref name="weather">{{cite web |
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In recent years the average temperatures in the county seat of Freeport, have ranged from a low of {{convert|9|°F}} in January to a high of {{convert|82|°F}} in July, although a record low of {{convert|-29|°F}} was recorded in January 2009 and a record high of {{convert|101|°F}} was recorded in July 1988. Average monthly precipitation ranged from {{convert|1.33|in}} in January to {{convert|4.46|in}} in June.<ref name=WX/> |
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|url=http://www.weather.com/weather/wxclimatology/monthly/graph/USIL0434 |
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|title=Monthly Averages for Freeport, Illinois |
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|accessdate=2011-01-27 |
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|publisher=The Weather Channel |
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}}</ref>}} |
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In recent years the average temperatures in the county seat of Freeport, have ranged from a low of {{convert|9|°F}} in January to a high of {{convert|82|°F}} in July, although a record low of {{convert|-29|°F}} was recorded in January 2009 and a record high of {{convert|101|°F}} was recorded in July 1988. Average monthly precipitation ranged from {{convert|1.33|in}} in January to {{convert|4.46|in}} in June.<ref name="weather"/> |
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===Adjacent counties=== |
===Adjacent counties=== |
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*[[Green County, Wisconsin|Green County]], [[Wisconsin]] (north) |
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* [[Green County, Wisconsin|Green County]], [[Wisconsin]] (north) |
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* [[Winnebago County, Illinois|Winnebago County]] (east) |
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* [[Ogle County, Illinois|Ogle County]] (southeast) |
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* [[Carroll County, Illinois|Carroll County]] (southwest) |
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* [[Jo Daviess County, Illinois|Jo Daviess County]] (west) |
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* [[Lafayette County, Wisconsin|Lafayette County]], [[Wisconsin]] (northwest) |
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===Major highways=== |
===Major highways=== |
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*[[Image:US 20.svg|20px]] [[U.S. Highway 20]] |
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* [[Image:US 20.svg|20px]] [[US Highway 20]] |
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* [[Image:Illinois 26.svg|20px]] [[Illinois Route 26]] |
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* [[Image:Illinois 73.svg|20px]] [[Illinois Route 73]] |
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* [[Image:Illinois 75.svg|20px]] [[Illinois Route 75]] |
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==Demographics== |
==Demographics== |
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|2010= 47711 |
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|2020 = 44630 |
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|estimate=45624 |
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|estimate=43105 |
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|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2016">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2016.html|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|accessdate=June 9, 2017}}</ref> |
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|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2023">{{Cite web |title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023 |url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.html |access-date=April 2, 2024 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> |
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|footnote=US Decennial Census<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Decennial Census |url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html |access-date=July 8, 2014 |publisher=US Census Bureau}}</ref><br/>1790–1960<ref>{{Cite web |title=Historical Census Browser |url=http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu |access-date=July 8, 2014 |publisher=University of Virginia Library}}</ref> 1900–1990<ref>{{Cite web |title=Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990 |url=https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/il190090.txt |access-date=July 8, 2014 |publisher=US Census Bureau}}</ref><br/>1990–2000<ref>{{Cite web |title=Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000 |url=https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |access-date=July 8, 2014 |publisher=US Census Bureau}}</ref> 2010–2013<ref name=QF/> |
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As of the [[2010 United States Census]], there were 47,711 people, 19,845 households, and 13,015 families residing in the county.<ref name="DP1">{{Cite web |title=Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US17177 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213013500/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US17177 |archive-date=February 13, 2020 |access-date=July 12, 2015 |publisher=US Census Bureau}}</ref> The population density was {{convert|84.5|PD/sqmi}}. There were 22,081 housing units at an average density of {{convert|39.1|/sqmi}}.<ref name="CD">{{Cite web |title=Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY10/0500000US17177 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200212200302/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY10/0500000US17177 |archive-date=February 12, 2020 |access-date=July 12, 2015 |publisher=US Census Bureau}}</ref> The racial makeup of the county was 86.5% white, 9.0% black or African American, 0.6% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 1.2% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 2.9% of the population.<ref name=DP1/> In terms of ancestry, 46.6% were [[Germans|German]], 12.5% were [[Irish people|Irish]], 10.0% were [[English people|English]], and 8.0% were [[Americans|American]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Selected Social Characteristics in the United States – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US17177 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213033400/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US17177 |archive-date=February 13, 2020 |access-date=July 12, 2015 |publisher=US Census Bureau}}</ref> |
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As of the [[2010 United States Census]], there were 47,711 people, 19,845 households, and 13,015 families residing in the county.<ref name="census-dp1">{{cite web |
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|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US17177 |
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|title=DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data |
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|accessdate=2015-07-12 |
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|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref> The population density was {{convert|84.5|PD/sqmi}}. There were 22,081 housing units at an average density of {{convert|39.1|/sqmi}}.<ref name="census-density">{{cite web |
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|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY10/0500000US17177 |
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|title=Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County |
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|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref> The racial makeup of the county was 86.5% white, 9.0% black or African American, 0.6% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 1.2% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 2.9% of the population.<ref name="census-dp1"/> In terms of ancestry, 46.6% were [[Germans|German]], 12.5% were [[Irish people|Irish]], 10.0% were [[English people|English]], and 8.0% were [[Americans|American]].<ref name="census-dp2">{{cite web |
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|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US17177 |
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|title=DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates |
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|accessdate=2015-07-12 |
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|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref> |
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Of the 19,845 households, 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.3% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 34.4% were non-families, and 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.90. The median age was 43.1 years.<ref name= |
Of the 19,845 households, 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.3% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 34.4% were non-families, and 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.90. The median age was 43.1 years.<ref name=DP1/> |
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The median income for a household in the county was $43,304 and the median income for a family was $54,224. Males had a median income of $41,672 versus $29,510 for females. The per capita income for the county was $22,608. About 12.3% of families and 14.8% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 24.1% of those under age 18 and 7.3% of those age 65 or over.<ref |
The median income for a household in the county was $43,304 and the median income for a family was $54,224. Males had a median income of $41,672 versus $29,510 for females. The per capita income for the county was $22,608. About 12.3% of families and 14.8% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 24.1% of those under age 18 and 7.3% of those age 65 or over.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Selected Economic Characteristics – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0500000US17177 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213020744/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0500000US17177 |archive-date=February 13, 2020 |access-date=July 12, 2015 |publisher=US Census Bureau}}</ref> |
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|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0500000US17177 |
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|title=DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates |
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|accessdate=2015-07-12 |
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|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref> |
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==Education== |
==Education== |
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School districts include, no matter how much or little territory they have in the county, even if their schools are in other counties:<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st17_il/schooldistrict_maps/c17177_stephenson/DC20SD_C17177.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Stephenson County, IL|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|access-date=2024-10-29}} - [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st17_il/schooldistrict_maps/c17177_stephenson/DC20SD_C17177_SD2MS.txt Text list]</ref> |
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There are five public high schools and one private high Schools in the county, enrollment figures, are included. |
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* [[Dakota Community Unit School District 201]] |
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* [[Durand Community Unit School District 322]] |
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* [[Eastland Community Unit School District 308]] |
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* [[Forrestville Valley Community Unit School District 221]] |
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* [[Freeport School District 145]] |
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* [[Lena-Winslow Community Unit School District 202]] |
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* [[Orangeville Community Unit School District 203]] |
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* [[Pearl City Community Unit School District 200]] |
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* [[Pecatonica Community Unit School District 321]] |
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* [[Warren Community Unit School District 205]] |
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* [[Winnebago Community Unit School District 323]] |
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There are five public high schools and one private high Schools in the county: (approximate enrollment included) |
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'''Public high schools''' |
'''Public high schools''' |
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*[[Freeport High School (Illinois)|Freeport High]] 1,254 |
* [[Freeport High School (Illinois)|Freeport High]] 1,254 |
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*[[Lena-Winslow High School|Lena-Winslow High]] 299 |
* [[Lena-Winslow High School|Lena-Winslow High]] 299 |
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*[[Dakota High School (Illinois)|Dakota High]] 254 |
* [[Dakota High School (Illinois)|Dakota High]] 254 |
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*[[Pearl City High School (Illinois)|Pearl City High]] 150 |
* [[Pearl City High School (Illinois)|Pearl City High]] 150 |
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*[[Orangeville High School|Orangeville High]] 142 |
* [[Orangeville High School|Orangeville High]] 142 |
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'''Private high school''' |
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* [[Aquin Catholic Schools|Aquin Catholic High]] 93 |
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==Communities== |
==Communities== |
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[[Image:Kent Il Scenic view3.JPG|thumb|right|A northerly look across Stephenson County's western edge from an overlook near |
[[Image:Kent Il Scenic view3.JPG|thumb|right|A northerly look across Stephenson County's western edge from an overlook near Kent]] |
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===City=== |
===City=== |
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* [[Freeport, Illinois|Freeport]] |
* [[Freeport, Illinois|Freeport]] |
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===Town=== |
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* [[Dakota, Illinois|Dakota]] |
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===Villages=== |
===Villages=== |
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* [[Cedarville, Illinois|Cedarville]] |
* [[Cedarville, Illinois|Cedarville]] |
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* [[Dakota, Illinois|Dakota]] |
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* [[Davis, Illinois|Davis]] |
* [[Davis, Illinois|Davis]] |
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* [[German Valley, Illinois|German Valley]] |
* [[German Valley, Illinois|German Valley]] |
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===Census-designated |
===Census-designated places=== |
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* [[Baileyville, Illinois|Baileyville]] (part) |
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* [[Lake Summerset, Illinois|Lake Summerset]] |
* [[Lake Summerset, Illinois|Lake Summerset]] |
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* [[Willow Lake, Illinois|Willow Lake]] |
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===Unincorporated communities=== |
===Unincorporated communities=== |
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* [[Waddams Grove, Illinois|Waddams Grove]] |
* [[Waddams Grove, Illinois|Waddams Grove]] |
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* [[Winneshiek, Illinois|Winneshiek]] |
* [[Winneshiek, Illinois|Winneshiek]] |
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* [[Yellow Creek, Illinois|Yellow Creek]] |
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* [[Silver Creek Township, Stephenson County, Illinois|Silver Creek]] |
* [[Silver Creek Township, Stephenson County, Illinois|Silver Creek]] |
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* [[Waddams Township, Stephenson County, Illinois|Waddams]] |
* [[Waddams Township, Stephenson County, Illinois|Waddams]] |
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* [[West Point Township |
* [[West Point Township, Illinois|West Point]] |
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* [[Winslow Township, Stephenson County, Illinois|Winslow]] |
* [[Winslow Township, Stephenson County, Illinois|Winslow]] |
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===Historic Sites=== |
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* [[Kellogg's Grove]] |
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==Politics== |
==Politics== |
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{{PresHead|place=Stephenson County, Illinois|source=<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leip |first=David |title=Atlas of US Presidential Elections |url=http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS |website=uselectionatlas.org}}</ref>}} |
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{{PresRow|2016|Republican|11,083|7,768|1,492|Illinois}} |
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{{PresRow|2012|Republican|10,512|10,165|451|Illinois}} |
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{{PresRow|2008|Democratic|9,909|11,349|399|Illinois}} |
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{{PresRow|2004|Republican|12,212|8,913|195|Illinois}} |
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{{PresRow|2000|Republican|10,715|8,062|601|Illinois}} |
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! [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] |
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{{PresRow|1996|Republican|8,871|7,145|2,109|Illinois}} |
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! [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] |
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{{PresRow|1992|Republican|9,005|7,899|4,752|Illinois}} |
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{{PresRow|1988|Republican|11,342|7,460|143|Illinois}} |
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{{PresRow|1984|Republican|14,237|6,723|171|Illinois}} |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election, 2016|2016]]''' |
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{{PresRow|1980|Republican|10,779|6,195|3,414|Illinois}} |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''54.5%''' ''11,083'' |
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{{PresRow|1976|Republican|11,678|7,192|267|Illinois}} |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Democratic}}|38.2% ''7,768'' |
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{{PresRow|1972|Republican|13,584|6,404|31|Illinois}} |
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| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|7.3% ''1,492'' |
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{{PresRow|1968|Republican|11,821|7,040|1,067|Illinois}} |
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|- |
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{{PresRow|1964|Democratic|9,252|10,854|0|Illinois}} |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election, 2012|2012]]''' |
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{{PresRow|1960|Republican|13,872|8,055|68|Illinois}} |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''49.8%''' ''10,512'' |
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{{PresRow|1956|Republican|14,245|6,349|20|Illinois}} |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Democratic}}|48.1% ''10,165'' |
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{{PresRow|1952|Republican|14,446|6,605|35|Illinois}} |
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| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|2.1% ''451'' |
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{{PresRow|1948|Republican|10,564|7,409|149|Illinois}} |
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{{PresRow|1944|Republican|11,948|7,755|118|Illinois}} |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[United States presidential election, 2008|2008]]''' |
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{{PresRow|1940|Republican|14,040|8,911|94|Illinois}} |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|45.8% ''9,909'' |
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{{PresRow|1936|Democratic|9,943|10,567|832|Illinois}} |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''52.4%''' ''11,349'' |
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{{PresRow|1932|Democratic|8,963|10,728|507|Illinois}} |
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| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|1.8% ''399'' |
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{{PresRow|1928|Republican|11,992|5,579|72|Illinois}} |
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{{PresRow|1924|Republican|8,638|2,452|5,126|Illinois}} |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election, 2004|2004]]''' |
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{{PresRow|1920|Republican|9,570|2,772|479|Illinois}} |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''57.3%''' ''12,212'' |
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{{PresRow|1916|Republican|8,620|5,463|681|Illinois}} |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Democratic}}|41.8% ''8,913'' |
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{{PresRow|1912|Democratic|3,476|3,850|1,734|Illinois}} |
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| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.9% ''195'' |
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{{PresRow|1908|Republican|4,605|4,076|360|Illinois}} |
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{{PresRow|1904|Republican|4,876|3,275|460|Illinois}} |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election, 2000|2000]]''' |
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{{PresRow|1900|Republican|4,677|3,983|250|Illinois}} |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''55.3%''' ''10,715'' |
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{{PresRow|1896|Republican|4,728|3,776|225|Illinois}} |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Democratic}}|41.6% ''8,062'' |
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{{PresFoot|1892|Democratic|3,574|3,717|352|Illinois}} |
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| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|3.1% ''601'' |
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|- |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election, 1996|1996]]''' |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''48.9%''' ''8,871'' |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Democratic}}|39.4% ''7,145'' |
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| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|11.6% ''2,109'' |
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|- |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election, 1992|1992]]''' |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''41.6%''' ''9,005'' |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Democratic}}|36.5% ''7,899'' |
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| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|22.0% ''4,752'' |
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|- |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election, 1988|1988]]''' |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''59.9%''' ''11,342'' |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Democratic}}|39.4% ''7,460'' |
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| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.8% ''143'' |
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|- |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election, 1984|1984]]''' |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''67.4%''' ''14,237'' |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Democratic}}|31.8% ''6,723'' |
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| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.8% ''171'' |
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|- |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election, 1980|1980]]''' |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''52.9%''' ''10,779'' |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Democratic}}|30.4% ''6,195'' |
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| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|16.8% ''3,414'' |
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|- |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election, 1976|1976]]''' |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''61.0%''' ''11,678'' |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Democratic}}|37.6% ''7,192'' |
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| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|1.4% ''267'' |
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|- |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election, 1972|1972]]''' |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''67.9%''' ''13,584'' |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Democratic}}|32.0% ''6,404'' |
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| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.2% ''31'' |
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|- |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election, 1968|1968]]''' |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''59.3%''' ''11,821'' |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Democratic}}|35.3% ''7,040'' |
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| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|5.4% ''1,067'' |
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|- |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[United States presidential election, 1964|1964]]''' |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|46.0% ''9,252'' |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''54.0%''' ''10,854'' |
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| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.0% ''0'' |
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|- |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election, 1960|1960]]''' |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''63.1%''' ''13,872'' |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Democratic}}|36.6% ''8,055'' |
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| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.3% ''68'' |
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|- |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election, 1956|1956]]''' |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''69.1%''' ''14,245'' |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Democratic}}|30.8% ''6,349'' |
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| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.1% ''20'' |
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|- |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election, 1952|1952]]''' |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''68.5%''' ''14,446'' |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Democratic}}|31.3% ''6,605'' |
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| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.2% ''35'' |
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|- |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election, 1948|1948]]''' |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''58.3%''' ''10,564'' |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Democratic}}|40.9% ''7,409'' |
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| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.8% ''149'' |
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|- |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election, 1944|1944]]''' |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''60.3%''' ''11,948'' |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Democratic}}|39.1% ''7,755'' |
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| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.6% ''118'' |
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|- |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election, 1940|1940]]''' |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''60.9%''' ''14,040'' |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Democratic}}|38.7% ''8,911'' |
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| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.4% ''94'' |
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|- |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[United States presidential election, 1936|1936]]''' |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|46.6% ''9,943'' |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''49.5%''' ''10,567'' |
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| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|3.9% ''832'' |
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|- |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[United States presidential election, 1932|1932]]''' |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|44.4% ''8,963'' |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''53.1%''' ''10,728'' |
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| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|2.5% ''507'' |
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|- |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election, 1928|1928]]''' |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''68.0%''' ''11,992'' |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Democratic}}|31.6% ''5,579'' |
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| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.4% ''72'' |
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|- |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election, 1924|1924]]''' |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''53.3%''' ''8,638'' |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Democratic}}|15.1% ''2,452'' |
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| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|31.6% ''5,126'' |
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|- |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election, 1920|1920]]''' |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''74.6%''' ''9,570'' |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Democratic}}|21.6% ''2,772'' |
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| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|3.7% ''479'' |
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|- |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election, 1916|1916]]''' |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''58.4%''' ''8,620'' |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Democratic}}|37.0% ''5,463'' |
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| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|4.6% ''681'' |
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|- |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[United States presidential election, 1912|1912]]''' |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|38.4% ''3,476'' |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''42.5%''' ''3,850'' |
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| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|19.1% ''1,734'' |
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|- |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election, 1908|1908]]''' |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''50.9%''' ''4,605'' |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Democratic}}|45.1% ''4,076'' |
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| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|4.0% ''360'' |
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|- |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election, 1904|1904]]''' |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''56.6%''' ''4,876'' |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Democratic}}|38.0% ''3,275'' |
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| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|5.3% ''460'' |
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|- |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election, 1900|1900]]''' |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''52.5%''' ''4,677'' |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Democratic}}|44.7% ''3,983'' |
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| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|2.8% ''250'' |
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|- |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election, 1896|1896]]''' |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''54.2%''' ''4,728'' |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Democratic}}|43.3% ''3,776'' |
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| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|2.6% ''225'' |
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|- |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[United States presidential election, 1892|1892]]''' |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|46.8% ''3,574'' |
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| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''48.6%''' ''3,717'' |
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| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|4.6% ''352'' |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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* [[List of counties in Illinois]] |
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* [[List of Illinois county name etymologies]] |
* [[List of Illinois county name etymologies]] |
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*[[National Register of Historic Places listings in Stephenson County, Illinois]] |
* [[National Register of Historic Places listings in Stephenson County, Illinois]] |
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==Notes== |
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==References== |
==References== |
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* http://ihsa.org/Schools/EnrollmentsClassifications/AlphabeticalEnrollments.aspx |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*[http://www.co.stephenson.il.us/ Stephenson County] |
* [http://www.co.stephenson.il.us/ Stephenson County] |
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*[http://www.stephensonhouse.com/ Benjamin Stephenson House Restoration Project] |
* [http://www.stephensonhouse.com/ Benjamin Stephenson House Restoration Project] |
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*[http://www.stephcohs.org/ Stephenson County Historical Society & Museum] |
* [http://www.stephcohs.org/ Stephenson County Historical Society & Museum] |
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*[http://www.stephenson-county-il.org/ Freeport/Stephenson County Convention and Visitors Bureau] |
* [http://www.stephenson-county-il.org/ Freeport/Stephenson County Convention and Visitors Bureau] |
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*[http://www.illinoisancestors.org/cemphotos/v/stephenson/ Illinois Ancestors Stephenson Tombstone Project] |
* [http://www.illinoisancestors.org/cemphotos/v/stephenson/ Illinois Ancestors Stephenson Tombstone Project] |
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*[http://genealogytrails.com/ill/stephenson/ ''Genealogy Trails'' for Stephenson County] |
* [http://genealogytrails.com/ill/stephenson/ ''Genealogy Trails'' for Stephenson County] |
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* [http://ihsa.org/Schools/EnrollmentsClassifications/AlphabeticalEnrollments.aspx Illinois High School Association – School Enrollments] |
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|North = [[Green County, Wisconsin]] |
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|East = [[Winnebago County, Illinois|Winnebago County]] |
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|Southeast = [[Ogle County, Illinois|Ogle County]] |
|Southeast = [[Ogle County, Illinois|Ogle County]] |
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|Southwest = [[Carroll County, Illinois|Carroll County]] |
|Southwest = [[Carroll County, Illinois|Carroll County]] |
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Latest revision as of 02:51, 7 December 2024
Stephenson County | |
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Coordinates: 42°21′N 89°40′W / 42.35°N 89.67°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Illinois |
Founded | 1837 |
Named for | Benjamin Stephenson |
Seat | Freeport |
Largest city | Freeport |
Area | |
• Total | 565 sq mi (1,460 km2) |
• Land | 565 sq mi (1,460 km2) |
• Water | 0.5 sq mi (1 km2) 0.09% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 44,630 |
• Estimate (2023) | 43,105 |
• Density | 79/sq mi (30/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
Congressional districts | 16th, 17th |
Website | www |
Stephenson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2020 United States Census, it had a population of 44,630.[1] Its county seat is Freeport.[2] Stephenson County is included in the Freeport, IL Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Rockford-Freeport-Rochelle, IL Combined Statistical Area.
History
[edit]The land that became Stephenson County was first settled by William Waddams in 1832, who founded Waddams Grove.[3] By 1837, population was sufficient to form Stephenson County, taking land from Jo Daviess and Winnebago counties. The county was named for Colonel Benjamin Stephenson, an official of the Illinois Territory.[4]
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Marker marking Waddams' first settlement in Stephenson County
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Stephenson County at the time of its creation in 1837. Its boundaries have remained unchanged since then.
Geography
[edit]According to the US Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 565 square miles (1,460 km2), of which 565 square miles (1,460 km2) is land and 0.5 square miles (1.3 km2) (0.09%) is water.[5]
Climate and weather
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In recent years the average temperatures in the county seat of Freeport, have ranged from a low of 9 °F (−13 °C) in January to a high of 82 °F (28 °C) in July, although a record low of −29 °F (−34 °C) was recorded in January 2009 and a record high of 101 °F (38 °C) was recorded in July 1988. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 1.33 inches (34 mm) in January to 4.46 inches (113 mm) in June.[6]
Adjacent counties
[edit]- Green County, Wisconsin (north)
- Winnebago County (east)
- Ogle County (southeast)
- Carroll County (southwest)
- Jo Daviess County (west)
- Lafayette County, Wisconsin (northwest)
Major highways
[edit]Demographics
[edit]Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1840 | 2,800 | — | |
1850 | 11,666 | 316.6% | |
1860 | 25,112 | 115.3% | |
1870 | 30,608 | 21.9% | |
1880 | 31,963 | 4.4% | |
1890 | 31,338 | −2.0% | |
1900 | 34,933 | 11.5% | |
1910 | 36,821 | 5.4% | |
1920 | 37,743 | 2.5% | |
1930 | 40,064 | 6.1% | |
1940 | 40,646 | 1.5% | |
1950 | 41,595 | 2.3% | |
1960 | 46,207 | 11.1% | |
1970 | 48,861 | 5.7% | |
1980 | 49,536 | 1.4% | |
1990 | 48,052 | −3.0% | |
2000 | 48,979 | 1.9% | |
2010 | 47,711 | −2.6% | |
2020 | 44,630 | −6.5% | |
2023 (est.) | 43,105 | [7] | −3.4% |
US Decennial Census[8] 1790–1960[9] 1900–1990[10] 1990–2000[11] 2010–2013[1] |
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 47,711 people, 19,845 households, and 13,015 families residing in the county.[12] The population density was 84.5 inhabitants per square mile (32.6/km2). There were 22,081 housing units at an average density of 39.1 per square mile (15.1/km2).[5] The racial makeup of the county was 86.5% white, 9.0% black or African American, 0.6% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 1.2% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 2.9% of the population.[12] In terms of ancestry, 46.6% were German, 12.5% were Irish, 10.0% were English, and 8.0% were American.[13]
Of the 19,845 households, 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.3% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 34.4% were non-families, and 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.90. The median age was 43.1 years.[12]
The median income for a household in the county was $43,304 and the median income for a family was $54,224. Males had a median income of $41,672 versus $29,510 for females. The per capita income for the county was $22,608. About 12.3% of families and 14.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.1% of those under age 18 and 7.3% of those age 65 or over.[14]
Education
[edit]School districts include, no matter how much or little territory they have in the county, even if their schools are in other counties:[15]
- Dakota Community Unit School District 201
- Durand Community Unit School District 322
- Eastland Community Unit School District 308
- Forrestville Valley Community Unit School District 221
- Freeport School District 145
- Lena-Winslow Community Unit School District 202
- Orangeville Community Unit School District 203
- Pearl City Community Unit School District 200
- Pecatonica Community Unit School District 321
- Warren Community Unit School District 205
- Winnebago Community Unit School District 323
There are five public high schools and one private high Schools in the county: (approximate enrollment included)
Public high schools
- Freeport High 1,254
- Lena-Winslow High 299
- Dakota High 254
- Pearl City High 150
- Orangeville High 142
Private high school
Communities
[edit]City
[edit]Villages
[edit]Census-designated places
[edit]- Baileyville (part)
- Lake Summerset
- Willow Lake
Unincorporated communities
[edit]Townships
[edit]Historic Sites
[edit]Politics
[edit]Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party(ies) | |||
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No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
2024 | 12,347 | 58.81% | 8,278 | 39.43% | 370 | 1.76% |
2020 | 12,521 | 56.63% | 9,055 | 40.95% | 535 | 2.42% |
2016 | 11,083 | 54.48% | 7,768 | 38.19% | 1,492 | 7.33% |
2012 | 10,512 | 49.75% | 10,165 | 48.11% | 451 | 2.13% |
2008 | 9,909 | 45.75% | 11,349 | 52.40% | 399 | 1.84% |
2004 | 12,212 | 57.28% | 8,913 | 41.81% | 195 | 0.91% |
2000 | 10,715 | 55.29% | 8,062 | 41.60% | 601 | 3.10% |
1996 | 8,871 | 48.94% | 7,145 | 39.42% | 2,109 | 11.64% |
1992 | 9,005 | 41.58% | 7,899 | 36.47% | 4,752 | 21.94% |
1988 | 11,342 | 59.87% | 7,460 | 39.38% | 143 | 0.75% |
1984 | 14,237 | 67.37% | 6,723 | 31.82% | 171 | 0.81% |
1980 | 10,779 | 52.87% | 6,195 | 30.39% | 3,414 | 16.75% |
1976 | 11,678 | 61.02% | 7,192 | 37.58% | 267 | 1.40% |
1972 | 13,584 | 67.86% | 6,404 | 31.99% | 31 | 0.15% |
1968 | 11,821 | 59.32% | 7,040 | 35.33% | 1,067 | 5.35% |
1964 | 9,252 | 46.02% | 10,854 | 53.98% | 0 | 0.00% |
1960 | 13,872 | 63.07% | 8,055 | 36.62% | 68 | 0.31% |
1956 | 14,245 | 69.10% | 6,349 | 30.80% | 20 | 0.10% |
1952 | 14,446 | 68.51% | 6,605 | 31.32% | 35 | 0.17% |
1948 | 10,564 | 58.29% | 7,409 | 40.88% | 149 | 0.82% |
1944 | 11,948 | 60.28% | 7,755 | 39.13% | 118 | 0.60% |
1940 | 14,040 | 60.92% | 8,911 | 38.67% | 94 | 0.41% |
1936 | 9,943 | 46.59% | 10,567 | 49.51% | 832 | 3.90% |
1932 | 8,963 | 44.38% | 10,728 | 53.11% | 507 | 2.51% |
1928 | 11,992 | 67.97% | 5,579 | 31.62% | 72 | 0.41% |
1924 | 8,638 | 53.27% | 2,452 | 15.12% | 5,126 | 31.61% |
1920 | 9,570 | 74.64% | 2,772 | 21.62% | 479 | 3.74% |
1916 | 8,620 | 58.39% | 5,463 | 37.00% | 681 | 4.61% |
1912 | 3,476 | 38.37% | 3,850 | 42.49% | 1,734 | 19.14% |
1908 | 4,605 | 50.93% | 4,076 | 45.08% | 360 | 3.98% |
1904 | 4,876 | 56.63% | 3,275 | 38.03% | 460 | 5.34% |
1900 | 4,677 | 52.49% | 3,983 | 44.70% | 250 | 2.81% |
1896 | 4,728 | 54.16% | 3,776 | 43.26% | 225 | 2.58% |
1892 | 3,574 | 46.76% | 3,717 | 48.63% | 352 | 4.61% |
See also
[edit]- List of counties in Illinois
- List of Illinois county name etymologies
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Stephenson County, Illinois
References
[edit]- ^ a b "QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 23, 2021.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- ^ "Historical News". Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society. 27 (3): 347. October 1934.
- ^ "Fifteenth Judicial Circuit". State of Illinois. Retrieved February 20, 2016.
- ^ a b "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved July 12, 2015.
- ^ a b "Monthly Averages for Freeport IL". The Weather Channel. Retrieved January 27, 2011.
- ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
- ^ "US Decennial Census". US Census Bureau. Retrieved July 8, 2014.
- ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved July 8, 2014.
- ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". US Census Bureau. Retrieved July 8, 2014.
- ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). US Census Bureau. Retrieved July 8, 2014.
- ^ a b c "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved July 12, 2015.
- ^ "Selected Social Characteristics in the United States – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved July 12, 2015.
- ^ "Selected Economic Characteristics – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved July 12, 2015.
- ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Stephenson County, IL" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2024. - Text list
- ^ Leip, David. "Atlas of US Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org.
External links
[edit]- Stephenson County
- Benjamin Stephenson House Restoration Project
- Stephenson County Historical Society & Museum
- Freeport/Stephenson County Convention and Visitors Bureau
- Illinois Ancestors Stephenson Tombstone Project
- Genealogy Trails for Stephenson County
- Illinois High School Association – School Enrollments