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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Ogle County

Illinois · 51,032 residents · 758.654 sq mi
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The short version

Ogle County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,448. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $104,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
51,032
+11%since 1990
from 45,957 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
67 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 61 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.2
+10%since 1990
from 34.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
45K48K50K53K56K1990201020202024Ogle County
202451K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,448
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,958 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,515
+59%since 1990
from $12,880 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
7.1%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 7.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,100
+39%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $57,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$489
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $343 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
74.5%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 71.2% in 1990
25.5% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+24%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(44,678)
Black0.1%(50)
Hispanic / Latino3%(1,401)
Asian0.6%(256)
Diversity Score13.6%(6,242)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(47,057)
Black0.4%(204)
Hispanic / Latino6%(3,066)
Asian0.4%(209)
Diversity Score16.2%(8,244)
Diversity Score
16
+19%since 1990
from 14 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 12.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.1%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 77.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.9 min
−30%since 1990
from 22.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Income$70,292+55%
Home value$154,600+49%
Population32,914−36%
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OGLE COUNTY VS
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Income$65,837+45%
Home value$164,500+58%
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OGLE COUNTY VS
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Income$64,043+41%
Home value$134,900+30%
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OGLE COUNTY VS
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Income$70,724+56%
Home value$243,600+134%
Population101,835+98%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ogle County, Illinois?

Ogle County, Illinois has about 51,032 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Ogle County, Illinois?

The typical household in Ogle County, Illinois earns about $45,448 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ogle County, Illinois expensive?

In Ogle County, Illinois, the median home is worth about $104,100, and the typical rent is about $489 a month.

How educated are people in Ogle County, Illinois?

About 17.0% of adults age 25 and over in Ogle County, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ogle County, Illinois?

About 7.1% of people in Ogle County, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ogle County, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Ogle County, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,075 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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13 census tracts
Census Tract 9612Census Tract 9617Census Tract 9609Census Tract 9615Census Tract 9614Census Tract 9607Census Tract 9611Census Tract 9610.02Census Tract 9608Census Tract 9610.01Census Tract 9616Census Tract 9613.02Census Tract 9613.01
17 ZIP codes
ZIP 61068ZIP 61010ZIP 61061ZIP 61064ZIP 61054ZIP 61084ZIP 61020ZIP 61030ZIP 61047ZIP 61052ZIP 61015ZIP 61049ZIP 60113ZIP 61091ZIP 60129ZIP 61007ZIP 61043
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