City profile · Illinois · Census ACS 2023

Stockton, IL

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Stockton - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

1,867
Residents
$52,800
Median income
$88,400
Median home
$954
Median rent (state)

Stockton - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Stockton lands in the 24th percentile for household income and the 73rd percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

24th
percentile, household income
6th
percentile, home value
11th
percentile, median rent
73rd
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Stockton, IL

Stockton is a small town in Illinois, home to 1,867 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. The typical household in Stockton brings in $52,800 a year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 14.8%. Stockton's housing stock carries a median value of $88,400, and the median resident age is 39.1 years. About 13.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 61.1% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 0 residential building permits were authorized in Stockton (No Permits), per Census BPS data. Stockton reports a comparatively low crime rate: FBI UCR reporting places total crime at 772.4 incidents per 100,000 residents, below the national average (voluntary agency reporting, reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score). NOAA puts Stockton's yearly average temperature at 47.8°F with 38.7 inches of precipitation per year and 35.7 inches of snowfall.

Illinois tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: the state registers 100.0 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Near Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $954 per month. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Illinois run around $240, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 51.3 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Low).

Population

1,867 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Illinois

Median Household Income

$52,800 /yr

Poverty 14.8%

Cost of Living Index (state)

100.0 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Illinois average

How does Stockton compare to other US cities?

Stockton measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 24% higher than other cities
Home value 6% pricier than other cities
Median rent 11% pricier than other cities
Safety 73% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

National percentiles can mask local variation. Looking only at Illinois, Stockton ranks #187 of 455 Illinois cities by lowest crime rate - a narrower, more locally useful cut than the national comparison above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Stockton against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Illinois only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Illinois-relative analysis

Poverty Rate places Stockton toward the top of Illinois's cities

Among the 1,335 Illinois cities PlainCities tracks with reported poverty rate data, Stockton ranks #248 - the 81st percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Stockton only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#1,025 of 1,311
22nd percentile in Illinois
Median Gross Rent
#858 of 1,336
35th percentile in Illinois
Median Home Value
#961 of 1,315
27th percentile in Illinois
Poverty Rate
#248 of 1,335
81st percentile in Illinois
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#883 of 1,336
34th percentile in Illinois

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Illinois only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

24thIncome percentile
73rdSafety percentile

24th percentile nationally for median household income · 73rd percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Stockton's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Stockton's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 63 Avg. percentile National median
Stockton's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Stockton's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$88,400 Among the most affordable more affordable than 94% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Above this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Stockton $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Stockton, IL Stockton, IL's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Stockton, IL-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Stockton, IL median $52,800/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Stockton, IL's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Stockton, IL. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 13.8%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 14.8%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 61.1%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
1,867
Median Income
$52,800
Median Home Value
$88,400
Median Age
39.1
Poverty Rate
14.8%
Labor force participation
61.1%
Bachelor's Degree+
13.8%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
772.4
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
118.8
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
653.6
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
47.8°F
Annual Precipitation
38.7"
Annual Snowfall
35.7"

Schools

Total Schools
3
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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1,660 residents1,680 residents1,700 residents1,720 residents1,740 residents 202020212022202320242025 1,732 residents 1,669 residents ▼ -3.6%
Stockton's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

Total Permits (2024)
0
housing units authorized
Single-Family
0
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 0
2020 0
2021 0
2022 0
2023 0
2024 0

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
82.6%
Carpool
6.8%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
3.7%
Work from Home
6.4%

Based on 827 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Illinois - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$100
avg/month
Natural Gas
$90
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$50
avg/month
Total Utilities
$240
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Illinois state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Illinois state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Stockton sits in

Cost of Living Index
100.0
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$954/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
51.3 / 100
Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Illinois

Mackinaw
1,869 people
Thornton
1,876 people
Orion
1,849 people
Southern View
1,838 people
Lewistown
1,828 people
Prophetstown
1,828 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Stockton's 1,867 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Taft, FL
1,867 people
Blue Grass, IA
1,867 people
Keenesburg, CO
1,866 people
Sigourney, IA
1,866 people
Warsaw, KY
1,868 people
Veazie, ME
1,866 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Stockton's $52,800 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Varnville, SC
$52,800 median income
Kingston, GA
$52,799 median income
North Irwin, PA
$52,798 median income
Lewisburg, WV
$52,798 median income
Redwood, MS
$52,796 median income
Wayne, NE
$52,804 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Stockton, IL Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Stockton, IL - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 91.6% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 6.2% White 91.6% Black or African American 0.9% Asian 0.5% American Indian 0.1% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.9% Two or more races 6.0% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Stockton compares to nearby Illinois cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Stockton (this city) 1,867 $52,800
Mackinaw 1,869 $71,875
Thornton 1,876 $61,111
Orion 1,849 $88,500
Census ACS 5-year FIPS IL FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Stockton, IL?

What is the population of Stockton, IL? +

Stockton, IL has a population of 1,867 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Stockton, IL? +

The median household income in Stockton is $52,800 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Stockton? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Stockton; the closest available measure is the Illinois state average, a cost of living index of 100.0 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Illinois vary by metro area.

Is Stockton, IL safe? +

Stockton has a total crime rate of 772.4 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Stockton, IL? +

A typical home in Stockton is worth $88,400, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Stockton? +

Climate normals put Stockton's yearly average temperature at 47.8°F, 38.7 inches of precipitation, and 35.7 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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