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Stonefort

Illinois · 224 residents · 1.454 sq mi
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Stonefort has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,909. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 68 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $59,400. Households here earn about 48% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
224
−23%since 2000
from 292 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
154 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 201 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
−14%since 2000
from 46.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2042643233824421990201020202024Stonefort
2024422
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,909
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,654 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,147
+19%since 2000
from $16,937 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.6%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.5%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing6.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10%
Information3.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,400
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$652
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $331 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
21.3% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+43%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(283)
Black1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.7%(20)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(208)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(6)
Diversity Score11.6%(26)
Diversity Score
12
+73%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+21.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
+22%since 2000
from 23.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.2%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 97.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.5%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 13.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 49.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.1%
−50.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
Female
57.4%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−92.7 ptssince 2013
from 96.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stonefort, Illinois?

Stonefort, Illinois has about 224 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stonefort, Illinois?

The typical household in Stonefort, Illinois earns about $35,909 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stonefort, Illinois expensive?

In Stonefort, Illinois, the median home is worth about $59,400, and the typical rent is about $652 a month.

How educated are people in Stonefort, Illinois?

About 3.5% of adults age 25 and over in Stonefort, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stonefort, Illinois?

About 10.5% of people in Stonefort, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stonefort, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Stonefort, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 108 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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