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{{Infobox U.S. County
{{Infobox U.S. County
| county = Stephenson County
| county = Stephenson County
| state = Illinois
| state = Illinois
| ex image = Stephenson County Courthouse.jpg
| ex image = Stephenson County Courthouse.jpg
| ex image cap = [[Stephenson County Courthouse]]
| ex image cap = [[Stephenson County Courthouse]]
| founded = 1837
| founded = 1837
| named for = [[Benjamin Stephenson (politician)|Benjamin Stephenson]]
| named for = [[Benjamin Stephenson (politician)|Benjamin Stephenson]]
| seat wl= Freeport
| seat wl = Freeport
| largest city wl= Freeport
| largest city = Freeport
| area_total_sq_mi = 565
| area_total_sq_mi = 565
| area_land_sq_mi = 565
| area_land_sq_mi = 565
| area_water_sq_mi = 0.5
| area_water_sq_mi = 0.5
| area percentage = 0.09%
| area percentage = 0.09%
| census yr = 2010
| census yr = 2010
| pop = 47711
| pop = 47711
| density_sq_mi = 85
| density_sq_mi = 85
| time zone = Central
| time zone = Central
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| web = www.co.stephenson.il.us
| footnotes =
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| district = 17th
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| web = www.co.stephenson.il.us
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| district = 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]], 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=US Census Bureau|accessdate=July 8, 2014}}</ref> Its [[county seat]] is [[Freeport, Illinois|Freeport]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|accessdate=7 June 2011|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref>

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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>


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 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]].


==History==
==History==
The land that became Stephenson County was first settled by William Waddams in 1832, who founded [[Waddams Grove, Illinois|Waddams Grove]].<ref name="illinoisstatehistorical">{{cite journal|title=Historical News|journal=Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society (1908-1984)|date=October 1934|volume=27|issue=3|page=347}}</ref> Five years later in 1837, Stephenson County was formed out of [[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|url=http://www.state.il.us/court/CircuitCourt/CircuitMap/15th.asp#Stephenson|accessdate=2016-02-20|title=Fifteenth Judicial Circuit|publisher=State of Illinois}}</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|title=Historical News|journal=Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society (1908-1984)|date=October 1934|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|url=http://www.state.il.us/court/CircuitCourt/CircuitMap/15th.asp#Stephenson|accessdate=20 February 2016|title=Fifteenth Judicial Circuit|publisher=State of Illinois}}</ref>
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Waddams hill.jpg|Today, this marker denotes the location of Waddams' first settlement in Stephenson County
File:Waddams hill.jpg|Marker marking Waddams' first settlement in Stephenson County
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.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Geography==
==Geography==
According to the [[U.S. 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="census-density"/>
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/>


===Climate and weather===
===Climate and weather===
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|source=The Weather Channel<ref name="weather">{{cite web
|source=The Weather Channel<ref name=WX>{{cite web|url=http://www.weather.com/weather/wxclimatology/monthly/graph/USIL0434|title=Monthly Averages for Freeport IL|accessdate=27 January 2011|publisher=The Weather Channel}}</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=WX/>
|url=http://www.weather.com/weather/wxclimatology/monthly/graph/USIL0434
|title=Monthly Averages for Freeport, Illinois
|accessdate=2011-01-27
|publisher=The Weather Channel
}}</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"/>


===Adjacent counties===
===Adjacent counties===
{{div col}}
*[[Green County, Wisconsin|Green County]], [[Wisconsin]] (north)
*[[Green County, Wisconsin|Green County]], [[Wisconsin]] (north)
*[[Winnebago County, Illinois|Winnebago County]] (east)
*[[Winnebago County, Illinois|Winnebago County]] (east)
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*[[Jo Daviess County, Illinois|Jo Daviess County]] (west)
*[[Jo Daviess County, Illinois|Jo Daviess County]] (west)
*[[Lafayette County, Wisconsin|Lafayette County]], [[Wisconsin]] (northwest)
*[[Lafayette County, Wisconsin|Lafayette County]], [[Wisconsin]] (northwest)
{{div col end}}

===Major highways===
===Major highways===
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*[[Image:US 20.svg|20px]] [[U.S. Highway 20]]
*[[Image:Illinois 26.svg|20px]] [[Illinois Route 26]]
* [[Image:Illinois 20.svg|20px]] [[US Highway 20]]
*[[Image:Illinois 73.svg|20px]] [[Illinois Route 73]]
* [[Image:Illinois 26.svg|20px]] [[Illinois Route 26]]
*[[Image:Illinois 75.svg|20px]] [[Illinois Route 75]]
* [[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==
{{US Census population
{{US Census population
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|estyear=2016
|estyear=2016
|estimate=45624
|estimate=45624
|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>
|estref=<ref>{{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>
|align-fn=center
|align-fn=center
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=U.S. Decennial Census|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=July 8, 2014}}</ref><br />1790-1960<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu|title=Historical Census Browser|publisher=University of Virginia Library|accessdate=July 8, 2014}}</ref> 1900-1990<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/il190090.txt|title=Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=July 8, 2014}}</ref><br />1990-2000<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf|title=Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=July 8, 2014}}</ref> 2010-2013<ref name="QF"/>
|footnote=US Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=US Decennial Census|publisher=US Census Bureau|accessdate=July 8, 2014}}</ref><br>1790-1960<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu|title=Historical Census Browser|publisher=University of Virginia Library|accessdate=July 8, 2014}}</ref> 1900-1990<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/il190090.txt|title=Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990|publisher=US Census Bureau|accessdate=July 8, 2014}}</ref><br>1990-2000<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf|title=Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000|publisher=US Census Bureau|accessdate=July 8, 2014}}</ref> 2010-2013<ref name=QF/>
}}
}}


As of the [[2010 United States Census]], there were 47,711&nbsp;people, 19,845&nbsp;households, and 13,015&nbsp;families residing in the county.<ref name=DP1>{{cite web|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US17177|title=Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data|accessdate=12 July 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|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY10/0500000US17177|accessdate=12 July 2015|title=Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County|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|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US17177|title=Selected Social Characteristics in the United States – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates|accessdate=12 July 2015|publisher=US Census Bureau}}</ref>
As of the [[2010 United States Census]], there were 47,711&nbsp;people, 19,845&nbsp;households, and 13,015&nbsp;families residing in the county.<ref name="census-dp1">{{cite web
|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US17177
|title=DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data
|accessdate=2015-07-12
|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
|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY10/0500000US17177
|accessdate=2015-07-12
|title=Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County
|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
|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US17177
|title=DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
|accessdate=2015-07-12
|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>


Of the 19,845&nbsp;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="census-dp1"/>
Of the 19,845&nbsp;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/>


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 name="census-dp3">{{cite web
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|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0500000US17177|title=Selected Economic Characteristics – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates|accessdate=12 July 2015|publisher=US Census Bureau}}</ref>
|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0500000US17177
|title=DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
|accessdate=2015-07-12
|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>


==Education==
==Education==
There are five public high schools and one private high Schools in the county, enrollment figures, are included.
There are five public high schools and one private high Schools in the county: (approximate enrollment included)


'''Public high schools'''
'''Public high schools'''
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==Communities==
==Communities==
[[Image:Kent Il Scenic view3.JPG|thumb|right|A northerly look across Stephenson County's western edge from an overlook near [[Kent, Illinois|Kent]], Illinois]]
[[Image:Kent Il Scenic view3.JPG|thumb|right|A northerly look across Stephenson County's western edge from an overlook near Kent]]


===City===
===City===
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===Villages===
===Villages===
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* [[Cedarville, Illinois|Cedarville]]
* [[Cedarville, Illinois|Cedarville]]
* [[Davis, Illinois|Davis]]
* [[Davis, Illinois|Davis]]
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* [[Scioto Mills, Illinois|Scioto Mills]]
* [[Scioto Mills, Illinois|Scioto Mills]]
* [[Waddams Grove, Illinois|Waddams Grove]]
* [[Waddams Grove, Illinois|Waddams Grove]]
* West Junction<ref>[https://www.google.com/maps/place/West+Junction,+IL+61032/@42.3147397,-89.6677818,15z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m13!1m7!3m6!1s0x88086c61d0228911:0xfe77a14eed73d09c!2sStephenson+County,+IL!3b1!8m2!3d42.314489!4d-89.6251646!3m4!1s0x88086c7f5f2a2feb:0xd4a52c0f63b9ff42!8m2!3d42.3147661!4d-89.6590805 ''West Junction, Stephenson County IL'' Google Maps (accessed 25 December 2018)]</ref>
* [[Winneshiek, Illinois|Winneshiek]]
* [[Winneshiek, Illinois|Winneshiek]]
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|Centre = Stephenson County, Illinois
|Centre = Stephenson County, Illinois
|North = [[Green County, Wisconsin]]
|North = [[Green County, Wisconsin]]
|Northeast =
|East = [[Winnebago County, Illinois|Winnebago County]]
|East = [[Winnebago County, Illinois|Winnebago County]]
|Southeast = [[Ogle County, Illinois|Ogle County]]
|Southeast = [[Ogle County, Illinois|Ogle County]]
|South =
|Southwest = [[Carroll County, Illinois|Carroll County]]
|Southwest = [[Carroll County, Illinois|Carroll County]]
|West = [[Jo Daviess County, Illinois|Jo Daviess County]]
|West = [[Jo Daviess County, Illinois|Jo Daviess County]]

Revision as of 04:45, 26 December 2018

Stephenson County
County
Stephenson County Courthouse
Stephenson County Courthouse
Map of Illinois highlighting Stephenson County
Location within the U.S. state of Illinois
Map of the United States highlighting Illinois
Illinois's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 42°21′N 89°40′W / 42.35°N 89.67°W / 42.35; -89.67
Country United States
State Illinois
Founded1837
Named forBenjamin Stephenson
SeatFreeport
Largest cityFreeport
Area
 • Total
565 sq mi (1,460 km2)
 • Land565 sq mi (1,460 km2)
 • Water0.5 sq mi (1 km2)  0.09%
Population
 (2010)
 • Total
47,711
 • Density85/sq mi (33/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district17th
Websitewww.co.stephenson.il.us

Stephenson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 United States Census, it had a population of 47,711.[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

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]

  • Marker marking Waddams' first settlement in Stephenson County
    Marker marking Waddams' first settlement in Stephenson County
  • Stephenson County at the time of its creation in 1837. Its boundaries have remained unchanged since then.
    Stephenson County at the time of its creation in 1837. Its boundaries have remained unchanged since then.

Geography

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

Freeport, Illinois
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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

Major highways

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18402,800—
185011,666316.6%
186025,112115.3%
187030,60821.9%
188031,9634.4%
189031,338−2.0%
190034,93311.5%
191036,8215.4%
192037,7432.5%
193040,0646.1%
194040,6461.5%
195041,5952.3%
196046,20711.1%
197048,8615.7%
198049,5361.4%
199048,052−3.0%
200048,9791.9%
201047,711−2.6%
2016 (est.)45,624[7]−4.4%
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

There are five public high schools and one private high Schools in the county: (approximate enrollment included)

Public high schools

Private high school

Communities

A northerly look across Stephenson County's western edge from an overlook near Kent

City

Town

Villages

Census-designated place

Unincorporated communities

Townships

Politics

Presidential elections results
Presidential elections results[16]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2016 54.5% 11,083 38.2% 7,768 7.3% 1,492
2012 49.8% 10,512 48.1% 10,165 2.1% 451
2008 45.8% 9,909 52.4% 11,349 1.8% 399
2004 57.3% 12,212 41.8% 8,913 0.9% 195
2000 55.3% 10,715 41.6% 8,062 3.1% 601
1996 48.9% 8,871 39.4% 7,145 11.6% 2,109
1992 41.6% 9,005 36.5% 7,899 22.0% 4,752
1988 59.9% 11,342 39.4% 7,460 0.8% 143
1984 67.4% 14,237 31.8% 6,723 0.8% 171
1980 52.9% 10,779 30.4% 6,195 16.8% 3,414
1976 61.0% 11,678 37.6% 7,192 1.4% 267
1972 67.9% 13,584 32.0% 6,404 0.2% 31
1968 59.3% 11,821 35.3% 7,040 5.4% 1,067
1964 46.0% 9,252 54.0% 10,854 0.0% 0
1960 63.1% 13,872 36.6% 8,055 0.3% 68
1956 69.1% 14,245 30.8% 6,349 0.1% 20
1952 68.5% 14,446 31.3% 6,605 0.2% 35
1948 58.3% 10,564 40.9% 7,409 0.8% 149
1944 60.3% 11,948 39.1% 7,755 0.6% 118
1940 60.9% 14,040 38.7% 8,911 0.4% 94
1936 46.6% 9,943 49.5% 10,567 3.9% 832
1932 44.4% 8,963 53.1% 10,728 2.5% 507
1928 68.0% 11,992 31.6% 5,579 0.4% 72
1924 53.3% 8,638 15.1% 2,452 31.6% 5,126
1920 74.6% 9,570 21.6% 2,772 3.7% 479
1916 58.4% 8,620 37.0% 5,463 4.6% 681
1912 38.4% 3,476 42.5% 3,850 19.1% 1,734
1908 50.9% 4,605 45.1% 4,076 4.0% 360
1904 56.6% 4,876 38.0% 3,275 5.3% 460
1900 52.5% 4,677 44.7% 3,983 2.8% 250
1896 54.2% 4,728 43.3% 3,776 2.6% 225
1892 46.8% 3,574 48.6% 3,717 4.6% 352

See also

References

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  15. ^ West Junction, Stephenson County IL Google Maps (accessed 25 December 2018)
  16. ^ Leip, David. "Atlas of US Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |website= (help)

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