Stonefort, Illinois
Stonefort: Township in Saline County, Illinois
About
Stonefort is a township located in the county of Saline in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 297. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 260 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Stonefort
| Population : | 260 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Saline County |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 08:02:18 (20th April 2024) |
| Postal code : | 62987 |
| Population growth : | -14.23% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Stonefort is located at 37°36'51"N 88°42'29"W (37.6142200, -88.7081100).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Stonefort decreased by 14.23% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 297 | - | census |
| 2011 | 297 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 296 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 295 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 294 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 294 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 293 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 290 | -1.03% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 289 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 285 | -1.4% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 260 | -9.62% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 23,158 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 24,100 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -3.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 23,512 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 24,090 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 20.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 14.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.9% |
| White only, percent : | 18.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 68.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 26.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 4.2% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,291 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 12.1% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 61.0% |
Stonefort zip code is 62987.
County name: Saline, County
fips: 17165
Bolton, Stone Fort, Stonefort, Stonefort Station
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 61.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $151,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,654 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $735 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $965 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 7,795 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.01 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 90.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 70.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 80.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 13.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 13.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 11,643 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 112,641 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 61,579 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $2,548 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 30.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $50,176 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $22,570 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 15.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,922 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 869 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 993 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,598 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 292 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 162 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,726 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 8,853.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 2.72 |
Schools in Stonefort
College & universities near Stonefort, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 148937 | Southeastern Illinois College | Harrisburg (IL) | 62946 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Stonefort, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAI | Marion, IL | 2100 West Main Street | BUS |
| VNA | Vienna, IL | 504 West Vine Street | BUS |
| CDL | Carbondale station | 401 South Illinois St. | RAIL |
| PAD | Paducah, KY | 2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue | BUS |
| DQN | Du Quoin | 20 North Chestnut St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Stonefort
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Stonefor Post Office | Stonefort (IL) | 62987 |
Other cities in Saline County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Saline County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Saline | 23,182 | |
| Harrisburg | 8,404 | County seat of Saline County, Illinois, United States |
| Somerset | 3,955 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Eldorado | 3,837 | City in Saline County, Illinois, United States |
| Buena Vista | 1,684 | Township in Schuyler County, Illinois |
| Eagle | 1,576 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Carrier Mills | 1,527 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Galatia | 868 | Town in Saline County, Illinois |
| Raleigh | 328 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Long Branch | 235 | Township in Saline County, Illinois |
| Muddy | 62 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
