Stephenson County, IL

County

Cities in Stephenson County

Neighborhoods in Stephenson County

Deer Hills / Fox Hollow

Cherokee Hills / Countryside Estates

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Stephenson

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

20.7%

Households with Children

23.4%

School Enrollment K-12

4,692

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.3%
School Age (5-17): 16.0%
Young Adults (18-34): 17.9%
Working Age (35-54): 21.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.6%
Seniors (65+): 24.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 7.4%
High School / GED: 33.0%
Some College or Associate's: 38.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 20.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 13.3%
Single Parents: 10.2%
Couples & Adults: 38.2%
Living Alone: 38.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 78.9%
Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
Asian: 0.8%
Black or African American: 8.5%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 6.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 75.2%
Puerto Rican: 10.9%
Cuban: 1.1%
Dominican: 0.8%
Central American: 0.2%
South American: 8.1%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 3.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 46.0%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.1%
Other White: 54.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 61.3%
Sub-Saharan African: 4.7%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 34.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 70.4%
Born in Other U.S. State: 26.8%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.3%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 96.2%
Spanish: 2.0%
European & Indo-European: 1.3%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.5%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.0%
Elementary (1-4): 4.5%
Middle School (5-8): 5.5%
High School (9-12): 4.9%
College / Graduate: 3.3%
Not Enrolled: 78.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources