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Stockton, IL


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Stockton, Illinois

Stockton, Illinois, in Jo Daviess county, is 35 miles E of Dubuque, Iowa (center to center) and 116 miles SW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The village has a population of 1,926.

The People and Families of Stockton

In Stockton, about 58% of adults are married.

You'll feel comfortable in Stockton if you're 65 since the village is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Stockton had a median family income of $43,173.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Stockton gave more campaign money ($5,000) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Stockton Housing

Owners occupy 74% of the housing units in Stockton. On average, the construction date of housing in the village is earlier than you'll find in most places.

Commuting

In Stockton, 88% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Stockton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

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Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 16%Stockton Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Stockton, IL

Comparing Stockton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens910
Well-Paid Single Women86
Age of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Men86
Female Share of the Population78
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Male Share of the Population43
Racial Diversity12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better75
People Above Poverty75
Median Family Income64
College Educated Adults33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use75
Working at Home78
Walking and Biking to Work33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing710
Affordability of Rents67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Affordability of Property Taxes36
Housing Recently Built22
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