Stephenson County, Illinois
County
Overview
- County Name
- Stephenson County
- State
- Illinois
- FIPS Code
- 17177
- State FIPS
- 17
- County FIPS
- 177
Geography
- Land Area
- 564.25 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.52 sq mi
- Total Area
- 564.77 sq mi
- Latitude
- 42.349726
- Longitude
- -89.665994
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 43,149
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 33,948
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 41,056 | 95.1% |
| Hispanic | 2,090 | 4.8% |
| White | 34,969 | 81.0% |
| Black | 3,727 | 8.6% |
| Asian | 223 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 74 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 122 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 32,877 | 96.8% |
| Hispanic | 1,075 | 3.2% |
| White | 28,996 | 85.4% |
| Black | 3,271 | 9.6% |
| Asian | 256 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 309 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 66 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 43,768
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $66,853
- Poverty Rate
- 13.7%
- Population Below Poverty
- 5,991
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 34,830 | 79.6% |
| Black | 3,779 | 8.6% |
| Asian | 361 | 0.8% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 26,949
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 6,474 | 24.0% |
| Republican | 10,989 | 40.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 9,485 | 35.2% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 12,770 | 47.4% |
| Female | 14,176 | 52.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 21,612 | 80.2% |
| Hispanic | 707 | 2.6% |
| Black | 984 | 3.7% |
| Asian | 165 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 16,568
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 61.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 13,703 | 63.4% |
| Hispanic | 235 | 33.2% |
| Black | 330 | 33.5% |
| Asian | 102 | 61.8% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 7,904 | 61.9% |
| Female | 8,661 | 61.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 8,562 (27.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 6,461 (20.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 21,330
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $133,917
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $787
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 77.9%
- Public Transit
- 0.7%
- Work From Home
- 10.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.