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Stockton, IL
Village in Jo Daviess County, Illinois.
Population
1,873
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
998
ZIP codes
0
Stockton and its ZIP codes
Stockton at a glance
- Stockton is about 4.4 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $46,934, 44% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $93,700 (64% below Illinois) and median rent is $791 a month.
Local data for Stockton, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Stockton, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,934
Poverty rate
15.6%
Median home value
$93,700
Median rent
$791/mo
Homeownership
74.5%
Bachelor's or higher
10.9%
Median age
39.1
Average commute
20.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (699), Irish Americans (279), Mexican Americans (133).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jo Daviess County. PPP loans are for Stockton.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,577
7,551 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,662
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$205M
FY 2026, $9,322 per person
How people get to work
Stockton, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.4%
- Carpooled6.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home5.5%
Average one-way commute: 20.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Stockton, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
632
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
46
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 12°F
38.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Stockton, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.4%
U.S. 33.3% +4.1 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
Cities near Stockton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NoraVillage | 7.6 mi | 0.8 |
| LenaVillage | 9.2 mi | 2.7 |
| Apple Canyon LakeCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 3.7 |
| WarrenVillage | 9.8 mi | 1 |
| Pearl CityVillage | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| Apple RiverVillage | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| ElizabethVillage | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| WinslowVillage | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| Lake CarrollCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 13.5 |
| Scales MoundVillage | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| HanoverVillage | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| Gratiot, WIVillage | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| South Wayne, WIVillage | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| The Galena TerritoryCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 11 |
| Mount CarrollCity | 18 mi | 2 |
| Willow LakeCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Stockton, IL in?
- Stockton is in Jo Daviess County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Stockton, IL?
- About 1,873 people live in Stockton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Stockton?
- Nearby places include Nora (7.6 mi), Lena (9.2 mi), Apple Canyon Lake (9.8 mi), Warren (9.8 mi), Pearl City (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023