Village · Illinois
Stockton, Illinois
Stockton, village, in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. Stockton had 1,669 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,728 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,873 (±221). GEOID 1772780.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,669
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,728 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,873 ±221
Median household income
$46,934
±$9,356 (90% margin)
Illinois: $83,390
Median home value
$93,700
±$6,964 (90% margin)
Illinois: $263,300
Median gross rent
$791
±$115 (90% margin)
Illinois: $1,274
Where is Stockton and what county is it in?
Stockton is a village in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. It covers 1.9 square miles of land, 921 residents per square mile in 2020.
Stockton lies entirely within Stockton Township, a township with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Stockton, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,669 people lived in Stockton on July 1, 2025, down 3.6% since 2020, a steeper fall than Illinois's (−0.8%). The 2020 Census counted 1,728 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,873 (±221).
| Measure | Stockton | Jo Daviess County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,873 ±221 | 21,851 | no clear change |
| Households | 839 ±100 | 10,391 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.15 ±0.18 | 2.08 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 882 ±102 | 13,440 | no clear change |
Stockton's population since 2000
From 1,926 in 2000 to 1,669 in 2025: down 13.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Stockton as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Stockton?
The median resident of Stockton is 39.1 years old; 26.9% are under 18 and 21.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 89.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 7.5%.
| Measure | Stockton | Jo Daviess County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.1 ±4.4 | 51.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 26.9% ±4.5 pts | 18.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.1% ±4.0 pts | 29.9% | – |
| Male | 47.1% ±4.2 pts | 50.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.5% ±3.0 pts | 4.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 89.5% ±3.6 pts | 91.9% | −7.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.9% ±1.4 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.9% ±1.0 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.4% ±2.3 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.5% ±2.3 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 14.6% ±4.0 pts | 13.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.8% ±2.7 pts | 4.7% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.5% ±5.7 pts | 93.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 10.9% ±3.4 pts | 28.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.0% ±1.2 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.9% ±4.6 pts | 89.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.4% ±1.1 pts | 2.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Stockton earn?
Half of Stockton's 839 households earn less than $46,934 a year (±$9,356), against $73,993 in Jo Daviess County and $83,390 in Illinois. In 2015-2019 it was $53,843 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Stockton | Jo Daviess County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $46,934 ±$9,356 | $73,993 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $59,977 ±$9,046 | $95,031 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,606 ±$3,740 | $44,251 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 15.6% ±4.7 pts | 7.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.5% ±9.3 pts | 8.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.4% ±6.0 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.4% ±5.0 pts | 91.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.1% ±6.4 pts | 87.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Stockton?
Owners occupy 74.5% of Stockton's occupied homes and renters 25.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $93,700 by its owner (±$6,964). The median renter pays $791 a month including utilities, and 30.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Stockton | Jo Daviess County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $93,700 ±$6,964 | $209,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $791 ±$115 | $825 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.6% ±15.9 pts | 28.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,046 ±$103 | $1,455 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.5% ±6.9 pts | 80.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 25.5% ±6.9 pts | 19.6% | – |
| Housing units | 882 ±102 | 13,440 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±5.8 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.6% ±10.1 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 81.9% ±5.7 pts | 82.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.9% ±2.8 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±4.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.5% ±2.5 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 31.7% ±6.3 pts | 25.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 11.6% ±6.1 pts | 7.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Stockton building?
Builders took permits for 1 new housing units in Stockton in 2025 (1 in single-family houses), 0.6 per 1,000 residents against 1.5 across Illinois.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Stockton work and get to work?
83.4% of Stockton's workers drive alone and 5.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.2 minutes.
| Measure | Stockton | Jo Daviess County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.7% ±6.5 pts | 59.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% ±3.5 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 83.4% ±6.0 pts | 76.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.7% ±5.5 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±4.8 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 4.1% ±3.6 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.5% ±3.0 pts | 12.5% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.2 min ±2.6 | 22.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Stockton?
No census tract lies mostly in Stockton; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 205Jo Daviess County | 3,067 | $58,036 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Stockton) · Census block assignment files
How does Stockton compare with other places in Illinois?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Stockton is the 8,367th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 510th-most populous of 1,294 in Illinois.
Stockton ranks 1,323rd of 1,380 places in Illinois with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 510th | 1,294 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 1,142nd | 1,347 |
| Residents per square mile | 655th | 1,383 |
| Median household income | 1,323rd | 1,380 |
| Per capita income | 1,300th | 1,383 |
| Median home value | 1,233rd | 1,379 |
| Median gross rent | 989th | 1,280 |
| Poverty rate | 250th | 1,119 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1,308th | 1,369 |
| Median age | 929th | 1,383 |
| Owner-occupied share | 856th | 1,382 |
| Work from home | 923rd | 1,015 |
| Travel time to work | 1,134th | 1,382 |
Stockton's figures with every place in Illinois (CSV)
Every place in Illinois, sortable · Compare Stockton with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Stockton?
17 of the 57 figures for Stockton on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Stockton are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Stockton.