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Stonington

Illinois · 837 residents · 0.457 sq mi
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Stonington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,094. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $90,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% 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
837
−13%since 2000
from 960 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,832 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 2,101 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.8
Unchangedsince 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6207258319361K1990201020202024Stonington
2024655
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,094
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,413 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,187
+77%since 2000
from $17,094 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.3%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.5%
US avg: 10%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,500
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$796
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
23.0% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+12%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(950)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.8%(17)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(782)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(12)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.4%(4)
Diversity Score6%(51)
Diversity Score
6
+233%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+55%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 65.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.6%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−86.9 ptssince 2013
from 91.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stonington, Illinois?

Stonington, Illinois has about 837 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stonington, Illinois?

The typical household in Stonington, Illinois earns about $56,094 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stonington, Illinois expensive?

In Stonington, Illinois, the median home is worth about $90,500, and the typical rent is about $796 a month.

How educated are people in Stonington, Illinois?

About 23.6% of adults age 25 and over in Stonington, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stonington, Illinois?

About 8.8% of people in Stonington, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stonington, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Stonington, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 169 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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