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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| |
'''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|access-date=July 8, 2014}}</ref> Its [[county seat]] is [[Freeport, Illinois|Freeport]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|access-date=7 June 2011|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 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>{{cite journal|title=Historical News|journal=Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society|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| |
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|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|access-date=20 February 2016|title=Fifteenth Judicial Circuit|publisher=State of Illinois}}</ref> |
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File:Waddams hill.jpg|Marker marking Waddams' first settlement in Stephenson County |
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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/> |
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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|footnote=US Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=US Decennial Census|publisher=US Census Bureau|access-date=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|access-date=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|access-date=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|access-date=July 8, 2014}}</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|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| |
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|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|access-date=12 July 2015|publisher=US Census Bureau|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|url-status=dead}}</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|access-date=12 July 2015|title=Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County|publisher=US Census Bureau|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|url-status=dead}}</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|access-date=12 July 2015|publisher=US Census Bureau|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|url-status=dead}}</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=DP1/> |
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>{{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| |
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|access-date=12 July 2015|publisher=US Census Bureau|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|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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==Education== |
==Education== |
Revision as of 22:30, 27 December 2020
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 (2010) | |
• Total | 47,711 |
• Estimate (2018) | 44,753 |
• Density | 84/sq mi (33/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
Congressional district | 17th |
Website | www |
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]
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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
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
- Green County, Wisconsin (north)
- Winnebago County (east)
- Ogle County (southeast)
- Carroll County (southwest)
- Jo Daviess County (west)
- Lafayette County, Wisconsin (northwest)
Major highways
Demographics
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% | |
2018 (est.) | 44,753 | [7] | −6.2% |
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
- Freeport High 1,254
- Lena-Winslow High 299
- Dakota High 254
- Pearl City High 150
- Orangeville High 142
Private high school
Communities
City
Town
Villages
Census-designated place
Unincorporated communities
Townships
Politics
Year | Republican | Democratic | Third parties |
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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
- List of counties in Illinois
- List of Illinois county name etymologies
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Stephenson County, Illinois
References
- ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". US Census Bureau. Retrieved July 8, 2014.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved November 2, 2019.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Leip, David. "Atlas of US Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org.
External links
- 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