Stonington, Illinois
Stonington: Township in Christian County, Illinois
About
Stonington is a township located in the county of Christian in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 932 and a population density of 26 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 835 inhabitants.
The township was created 160 years ago in 1865.
Quick Facts about Stonington
| Population : | 835 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Christian County |
| Area : | 36.17 km2 |
| Altitude : | 610 feet / 186 meters |
| Establishment : | November 11, 1865 (160 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 06:33:23 (6th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 62567 |
| Density : | 23 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -11.62% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Stonington is located at 39°38'24"N 89°11'34"W (39.6400400, -89.1928600).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Stonington decreased by 11.62% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 932 | - | census |
| 2011 | 927 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 919 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 906 | -1.43% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 894 | -1.34% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 884 | -1.13% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 876 | -0.91% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 868 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 857 | -1.28% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 847 | -1.18% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 835 | -1.44% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 466,195 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 442,182 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 5.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 473,117 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 442,179 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 30.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 11.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.0% |
| White only, percent : | 88.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 2.8% |
| Asians alone % : | 4.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.2% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 65.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 27.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 14,633 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 21.8% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 151,603 |
Stonington zip code is 62567.
County name: Christian, County
fips: 17021
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 151,603 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 57.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $205,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,420 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $421 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $942 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 1,575 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 138,238 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.30 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 51.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 77.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 70.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 14.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 9.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 51.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 451,880 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,610,236 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 8,362,447 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 3,903,527 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $8,637 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $49,687 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $21,380 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 18.9% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 6,531 |
| 2019 total employment : | 99,961 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 4,148,897 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 2.3% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 21,098 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 23,310 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 12,168 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 8,115 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 11,023 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 11,406 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,677 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 20,452 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 91.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 4,824.22 |
Schools in Stonington
College & universities near Stonington, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 147244 | Millikin University | Decatur (IL) | 62522-2084 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Stonington, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPI | Springfield station | East Washington and North Third Sts. | RAIL |
| LCN | Lincoln | Broadway and North Chicago Sts. | RAIL |
| CRV | Carlinville | 128 Alton Rd. | RAIL |
| MAT | Mattoon station | 1718 Broadway Ave. | RAIL |
| EFG | Effingham | 401 West National Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Stonington
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Stonington Post Office | Stonington (IL) | 62567 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Stonington , Maine town in New London County, Connecticut, United States with a population of 1,033 people.
- Stonington , Connecticut town in New London County, Connecticut, United States with a population of 874 people.
Other cities in Christian County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Christian County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Taylorville | 10,280 | City in Christian County, Illinois |
| Pana | 5,327 | Town in Christian County, Illinois, United States |
| Kincaid | 1,362 | City in Anderson County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Assumption | 1,056 | City in Christian County, Illinois, United States |
| Edinburg | 1,006 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Morrisonville | 990 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Mount Auburn | 514 | Township in Christian County, Illinois |
| Tovey | 467 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Rosamond | 393 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Owaneco | 223 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Palmer | 204 | Village in Christian County, Illinois, United States |
| Bulpitt | 199 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Jeisyville | 100 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
