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Stockton

Illinois · 1,728 residents · 1.877 sq mi
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Stockton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,295. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $79,000. With a median age of 45.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 37% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,728
−10%since 2000
from 1,926 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
921 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,026 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.9
+13%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Stockton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,295
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,921 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,501
+49%since 2000
from $17,728 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.1%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.9%
US avg: 10%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,000
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$689
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $421 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
26.3% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−7%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(1,912)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(8)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.2%(22)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(1,601)
Black0.8%(14)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(58)
Asian0.5%(9)
Other1%(17)
Diversity Score13.8%(238)
Diversity Score
14
+1083%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+16%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.5%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.4%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 66.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.8%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
−88.7 ptssince 2013
from 92.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stockton, Illinois?

Stockton, Illinois has about 1,728 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stockton, Illinois?

The typical household in Stockton, Illinois earns about $43,295 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stockton, Illinois expensive?

In Stockton, Illinois, the median home is worth about $79,000, and the typical rent is about $689 a month.

How educated are people in Stockton, Illinois?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Stockton, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stockton, Illinois?

About 18.1% of people in Stockton, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stockton, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Stockton, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 143 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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