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
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]
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]
US Decennial Census[7] 1790-1960[8] 1900-1990[9] 1990-2000[10] 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.[11] 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.[11] In terms of ancestry, 46.6% were German, 12.5% were Irish, 10.0% were English, and 8.0% were American.[12]
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.[11]
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.[13]
Education
There are five public high schools and one private high Schools in the county: (approximate enrollment included)
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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
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Stephenson County is a county located in the U S state of Illinois According to the 2020 United States Census it had a population of 44 630 1 Its county seat is Freeport 2 Stephenson CountyCountyStephenson County CourthouseLocation within the U S state of IllinoisIllinois s location within the U S Coordinates 42 21 N 89 40 W 42 35 N 89 67 W 42 35 89 67Country United StatesState IllinoisFounded1837Named forBenjamin StephensonSeatFreeportLargest cityFreeportArea Total565 sq mi 1 460 km2 Land565 sq mi 1 460 km2 Water0 5 sq mi 1 km2 0 09 Population 2020 Total44 630 Estimate 2021 44 021 Density79 sq mi 30 km2 Time zoneUTC 6 Central Summer DST UTC 5 CDT Congressional district17thWebsitewww wbr co wbr stephenson wbr il wbr usStephenson County is included in the Freeport IL Micropolitan Statistical Area which is also included in the Rockford Freeport Rochelle IL Combined Statistical Area Contents 1 History 2 Geography 2 1 Climate and weather 2 2 Adjacent counties 2 3 Major highways 3 Demographics 4 Education 5 Communities 5 1 City 5 2 Town 5 3 Villages 5 4 Census designated places 5 5 Unincorporated communities 5 6 Townships 5 7 Historic Sites 6 Politics 7 See also 8 References 9 External linksHistory EditThe 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 Stephenson County at the time of its creation in 1837 Its boundaries have remained unchanged since then Geography EditAccording 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 Edit Freeport IllinoisClimate chart explanation J F M A M J J A S O N D 1 3 25 9 1 3 31 14 2 1 43 25 3 2 57 36 4 69 47 4 5 78 57 3 6 82 62 4 1 80 59 3 7 73 50 2 6 61 39 2 7 44 28 1 7 30 16 Average max and min temperatures in F Precipitation totals in inchesSource The Weather Channel 6 Metric conversionJ F M A M J J A S O N D 34 4 13 34 1 10 54 6 4 82 14 2 101 21 8 113 26 14 91 28 17 104 27 15 93 23 10 66 16 4 68 7 2 44 1 9 Average max and min temperatures in C Precipitation totals in mmIn 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 Edit Green County Wisconsin north Winnebago County east Ogle County southeast Carroll County southwest Jo Daviess County west Lafayette County Wisconsin northwest Major highways Edit US Highway 20 Illinois Route 26 Illinois Route 73 Illinois Route 75Demographics EditHistorical 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 202044 630 6 5 2021 est 44 021 1 1 4 US Decennial Census 7 1790 1960 8 1900 1990 9 1990 2000 10 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 11 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 11 In terms of ancestry 46 6 were German 12 5 were Irish 10 0 were English and 8 0 were American 12 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 11 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 13 Education EditThere 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 142Private high school Aquin Catholic High 93Communities Edit A northerly look across Stephenson County s western edge from an overlook near Kent City Edit FreeportTown Edit DakotaVillages Edit Cedarville Davis German Valley Lena Orangeville Pearl City Ridott Rock City Winslow Census designated places Edit Baileyville part Lake Summerset Willow LakeUnincorporated communities Edit Afolkey Bolton Buckhorn Corners Buena Vista Damascus Eleroy Evarts Florence Kent Loran McConnell Oneco Red Oak Rock Grove Scioto Mills Waddams Grove Winneshiek Yellow Creek Townships Edit Buckeye Dakota Erin Florence Freeport Harlem Jefferson Kent Lancaster Loran Oneco Ridott Rock Grove Rock Run Silver Creek Waddams West Point Winslow Historic Sites Edit Kellogg s GrovePolitics EditUnited States presidential election results for Stephenson County Illinois 14 Year Republican Democratic Third partyNo No No 2020 12 521 56 63 9 055 40 95 535 2 42 2016 11 083 54 48 7 768 38 19 1 492 7 33 2012 10 512 49 75 10 165 48 11 451 2 13 2008 9 909 45 75 11 349 52 40 399 1 84 2004 12 212 57 28 8 913 41 81 195 0 91 2000 10 715 55 29 8 062 41 60 601 3 10 1996 8 871 48 94 7 145 39 42 2 109 11 64 1992 9 005 41 58 7 899 36 47 4 752 21 94 1988 11 342 59 87 7 460 39 38 143 0 75 1984 14 237 67 37 6 723 31 82 171 0 81 1980 10 779 52 87 6 195 30 39 3 414 16 75 1976 11 678 61 02 7 192 37 58 267 1 40 1972 13 584 67 86 6 404 31 99 31 0 15 1968 11 821 59 32 7 040 35 33 1 067 5 35 1964 9 252 46 02 10 854 53 98 0 0 00 1960 13 872 63 07 8 055 36 62 68 0 31 1956 14 245 69 10 6 349 30 80 20 0 10 1952 14 446 68 51 6 605 31 32 35 0 17 1948 10 564 58 29 7 409 40 88 149 0 82 1944 11 948 60 28 7 755 39 13 118 0 60 1940 14 040 60 92 8 911 38 67 94 0 41 1936 9 943 46 59 10 567 49 51 832 3 90 1932 8 963 44 38 10 728 53 11 507 2 51 1928 11 992 67 97 5 579 31 62 72 0 41 1924 8 638 53 27 2 452 15 12 5 126 31 61 1920 9 570 74 64 2 772 21 62 479 3 74 1916 8 620 58 39 5 463 37 00 681 4 61 1912 3 476 38 37 3 850 42 49 1 734 19 14 1908 4 605 50 93 4 076 45 08 360 3 98 1904 4 876 56 63 3 275 38 03 460 5 34 1900 4 677 52 49 3 983 44 70 250 2 81 1896 4 728 54 16 3 776 43 26 225 2 58 1892 3 574 46 76 3 717 48 63 352 4 61 See also Edit Illinois portalList of counties in Illinois List of Illinois county name etymologies National Register of Historic Places listings in Stephenson County IllinoisReferences Edit a b c QuickFacts United States Census Bureau Retrieved January 23 2021 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint url status link 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 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 EditStephenson County Benjamin Stephenson House Restoration Project Stephenson County Historical Society amp Museum Freeport Stephenson County Convention and Visitors Bureau Illinois Ancestors Stephenson Tombstone Project Genealogy Trails for Stephenson County Illinois High School Association School Enrollments Coordinates 42 21 N 89 40 W 42 35 N 89 67 W 42 35 89 67 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Stephenson County Illinois amp oldid 1135326862, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
