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Ogle County

Illinois · 51,788 residents · 758.654 sq mi
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Ogle County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,643. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $150,400.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% 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
51,788
+1%since 2000
from 51,032 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
68 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 67 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.9
+13%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
45K48K50K53K56K1990201020202024Ogle County
202451K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,643
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,448 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,974
+56%since 2000
from $20,515 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.8%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.2%
US avg: 10%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,400
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$763
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $489 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
25.6% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+3%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(47,057)
Black0.4%(204)
Hispanic / Latino6%(3,066)
Asian0.4%(209)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.2%(8,244)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(43,120)
Black1%(543)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(5,797)
Asian0.5%(259)
Other2.3%(1,197)
Diversity Score33.6%(17,422)
Segregation Score34.5%(17,864)
Diversity Score
34
+108%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
34
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+67%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 67.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.7%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.4%
−86.9 ptssince 2013
from 91.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ogle County, Illinois?

Ogle County, Illinois has about 51,788 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ogle County, Illinois earns about $63,643 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 $150,400, and the typical rent is about $763 a month.

How educated are people in Ogle County, Illinois?

About 21.8% 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 9.6% 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 5,831 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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