Stephenson County, Illinois
Encyclopedia
As of the census
of 2000, there were 48,979 people, 19,785 households, and 13,473 families residing in the county. The population density
was 87 people per square mile (34/km²). There were 21,713 housing units at an average density of 38 per square mile (15/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 89.29% White
, 7.68% Black
or African American
, 0.15% Native American
, 0.68% Asian
, 0.04% Pacific Islander
, 0.63% from other races
, and 1.53% from two or more races. 1.53% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race. 45.0% were of German
, 7.2% American
, 7.0% Irish
and 6.3% English
ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 19,785 households out of which 30.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.40% were married couples
living together, 9.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.90% were non-families. 27.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.97.
In the county the population was spread out with 25.20% under the age of 18, 7.60% from 18 to 24, 27.50% from 25 to 44, 23.30% from 45 to 64, and 16.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 93.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.30 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $40,366, and the median income for a family was $48,510. Males had a median income of $36,300 versus $24,238 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $19,794. About 6.50% of families and 9.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.60% of those under age 18 and 8.50% of those age 65 or over.
Census
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of 2000, there were 48,979 people, 19,785 households, and 13,473 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 87 people per square mile (34/km²). There were 21,713 housing units at an average density of 38 per square mile (15/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 89.29% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 7.68% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.15% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.68% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.04% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.63% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.53% from two or more races. 1.53% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race. 45.0% were of German
Germans
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, 7.2% American
United States
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, 7.0% Irish
Irish people
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and 6.3% English
English people
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ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 19,785 households out of which 30.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.40% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 9.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.90% were non-families. 27.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.97.
In the county the population was spread out with 25.20% under the age of 18, 7.60% from 18 to 24, 27.50% from 25 to 44, 23.30% from 45 to 64, and 16.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 93.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.30 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $40,366, and the median income for a family was $48,510. Males had a median income of $36,300 versus $24,238 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $19,794. About 6.50% of families and 9.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.60% of those under age 18 and 8.50% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
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German Valley, Illinois German Valley is a village in Stephenson County, Illinois, United States. German Valley is located 4 miles south of U.S. Highway 20 between Freeport and Rockford... Lake Summerset, Illinois Lake Summerset is a census-designated place in Stephenson and Winnebago counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. The population was 2,048 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Lake Summerset is located at .... Lena, Illinois Lena is a village in Stephenson County, Illinois, United States. The population was 2,912 at the 2010 census.-History:In 1853, a railroad survey by B. Dornblazer determined a course through present-day Lena, IL. Samuel F. Dodds, who owned of land in the area, purchased an additional tract of on... Orangeville, Illinois Orangeville is a village in Stephenson County, Illinois, United States. The population was 793 at the 2010 census, up from 751 at the 2000 census. The area's earliest white settlers arrived in 1833 and the village was platted in 1851 by John Bower, who is considered the village founder. In 1867... |
Pearl City, Illinois Pearl City is an incorporated village in Stephenson County, Illinois, United States, with a population of 838 at the 2010 census, up from 780 at the 2000 census-Demographics:... Ridott, Illinois Ridott is a village in Stephenson County, Illinois, in the United States. As of the 2010 census the village population was 164, up from 158 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Ridott is located at .... Rock City, Illinois Rock City is a village in Stephenson County, Illinois, United States. The population was 315 at the 2010 census, up from 313 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Rock City is located at .... Winslow, Illinois Winslow is a village in Stephenson County, Illinois, United States. The population was 338 at the 2010 census, down from 345 at the 2000 census-Government:Mayor of Winslow is James Basswood. Treasurer is Lynn Towers. Clerk is Marty Campbell... |
Unincorporated communities
- AfolkeyAfolkey, IllinoisAfolkey is an unincorporated community in Stephenson County, Illinois, United States. Afolkey is southeast of Orangeville.-Education:Afolkey is in the Orangeville Community Unit School District which serves students in grades Kindergarten-12th grade. High School Students in grades 9-12 attend...
- Bolton
- Buckhorn CornersBuckhorn Corners, IllinoisBuckhorn Corners is an unincorporated community in Buckeye Township, Stephenson County, Illinois. It is based at the intersection of McConnell Road and State Highway 26. Buckhorn Corners is in the Orangeville Community School District.-External links:*...
- Buena VistaBuena Vista, IllinoisBuena Vista is an unincorporated community located along Richland Creek in Stephenson County, Illinois at latitude 42.426 and longitude -89.678. The elevation is 797 feet. Buena Vista is in Orangeville Community School District. The Jane Adams bike trail goes through Buena Vista. There is a...
- DamascusDamascus, IllinoisDamascus is an unincorporated community in Harlem and Waddams Townships, Stephenson County, Illinois, United States. Damascus is located at the junction of County Routes 5 and 26 west of Cedarville....
- EleroyEleroy, IllinoisEleroy is an unincorporated community in Stephenson County, Illinois, United States. The population was 85 at the 2000 census.-External links:*...
- Evarts
- Florence
- KentKent, IllinoisKent is an unincorporated community in Stephenson County, Illinois, USA. Kent is home to the Kent Bank, Kent Feed Mill, St. Paul's Lutheran Church , Kent United Methodist Church, Kent Fire Department and the Kent U.S...
- Loran
- McConnellMcConnell, IllinoisMcConnell is an unincorporated community in Waddams Township in Stephenson County, Illinois, United States. McConnell is southwest of Orangeville, Northeast of Lena and Southeast of Winslow. McConnell has a post office with ZIP code 61050.-History:...
- OnecoOneco, IllinoisOneco is an unincorporated community in Stephenson County, Illinois, and is located along IL Rt. 26, north of Freeport.-Geography:Oneco is north of Freeport off Ill. Rt. 26 approximately 1-1/4 mile south of the Wisconsin-Illinois border....
- Red OakRed Oak, IllinoisRed Oak is a small unincorporated community located along Richland Creek in Buckeye Township, Stephenson County, Illinois, United States. Red Oak is in Orangeville Community School District. Red Oak has one church....
- Rock GroveRock Grove, IllinoisRock Grove is an unincorporated community in Stephenson County, Illinois, United States. Rock Grove is east of Orangeville. Rock Grove is in Dakota Community Unit School District 201....
- Scioto MillsScioto Mills, IllinoisScioto Mills is an unincorporated community in Stephenson County, Illinois, United States. Scioto Mills is southwest of Cedarville....
- Waddams GroveWaddams Grove, IllinoisWaddams Grove, previously known as Wadam's, Waddam's Grove, and Sada, is an unincorporated community in the Stephenson County township of West Point, Illinois, USA. Waddams Grove was the first settlement in Stephenson County. It is located a northwest of Lena...
- Winneshiek
Townships
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Jefferson Township, Stephenson County, Illinois Jefferson Township is located in Stephenson County, Illinois. The population was 301 at the 2000 census.- External links :***... Kent Township, Stephenson County, Illinois Kent Township is located in Stephenson County, Illinois. The population was 701 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of Kent is located in the township.- External links :***... Lancaster Township, Stephenson County, Illinois Lancaster Township is located in Stephenson County, Illinois. The population was 1,612 at the 2000 census.- External links :***... Loran Township, Stephenson County, Illinois Loran Township is located in Stephenson County, Illinois. The population was 1,389 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of Yellow Creek and the former community of Mill Grove are located in the township.- External links :***... Oneco Township, Stephenson County, Illinois Oneco Township is located in Stephenson County, Illinois. The population was 1,331 at the 2010 census, down from 1345 at the 2000 census. The village of Orangeville, and the unincorporated community of Oneco are located in this township.- External links :... Ridott Township, Stephenson County, Illinois Ridott Township is located in Stephenson County, Illinois. The population was 1,510 at the 2000 census. The villages of Ridott and German Valley are located in this township.- External links :***... |
Rock Grove Township, Stephenson County, Illinois Rock Grove Township is located in Stephenson County, Illinois. The population was 1,402 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of Rock Grove is located in the township, and once Duncannon was located here also.-External links:* * *... Rock Run Township, Stephenson County, Illinois Rock Run Township is located in Stephenson County, Illinois. The population was 2,252 at the 2000 census. The villages of Rock City and Davis are located in the township.- External links :***... Waddams Township, Stephenson County, Illinois Waddams Township is located in Stephenson County, Illinois. The population was 807 at the 2010 census, down from 872 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of McConnell and Damascus are located in the township, and once New Pennsylvania was located here also.On March 6, 1848 the... West Point Township, Stephenson County, Illinois West Point Township is located in Stephenson County, Illinois. The population was 3,369 at the 2010 census, down from 3,375 at the 2000 census. The village of Lena, the unincorporated community of Waddams Grove, and two former communities of Louisa and West Point were all located in this township.-... Winslow Township, Stephenson County, Illinois Winslow Township is located in Stephenson County, Illinois. The population was 633 at the 2010 census, down from 720 at the 2000 census. The village of Winslow is located in the township.- External links :***... |
Adjacent counties
- Green CountyGreen County, WisconsinGreen County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population was 33,647. Its county seat is Monroe.-Geography:According to the U.S...
, WisconsinWisconsinWisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
(north) - Winnebago CountyWinnebago County, IllinoisWinnebago County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 295,266, which is an increase of 6.1% from 278,418 in 2000...
(east) - Ogle CountyOgle County, IllinoisOgle County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 53,497, which is an increase of 4.8% from 51,032 in 2000. Its county seat is Oregon, and its largest city is Rochelle...
(southeast) - Carroll County (southwest)
- Jo Daviess CountyJo Daviess County, IllinoisJo Daviess County is a county located in the northwest corner of U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 22,678, which is an increase of 1.7% from 22,289 in 2000. Its county seat is Galena....
(west) - Lafayette CountyLafayette County, WisconsinLafayette County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population was 16,137. Its county seat is Darlington.-Geography:According to the U.S...
, WisconsinWisconsinWisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
(northwest)
Climate and weather
In recent years, average temperatures in the county seat of Freeport have ranged from a low of 9 °F (-12.8 °C) in January to a high of 82 °F (27.8 °C) in July, although a record low of -27 °F was recorded in January 1985 and a record high of 101 °F (38.3 °C) was recorded in July 1988. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 1.33 inches (3.4 cm) in January to 4.46 inches (11.3 cm) in June.See also
- List of counties in Illinois
- List of Illinois county name etymologies
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Stephenson County, Illinois