Ogle County

As of the 2020 Census, Ogle County, IL, had a population of approximately 51,788. The racial composition was about 90.8% White, 2.2% Black or African American, 0.5% Native American, 1.1% Asian, and 3.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino individuals made up around 7.3% of the population. The median household income was approximately $62,451, with a poverty rate of about 9.9%. The county covers an area of 763 square miles and hosts diverse communities with rural and small urban characteristics.

As of the latest data, Ogle County, IL has a median home value of approximately $134,000. The median household income is around $62,000. The county features roughly 21,000 housing units with a homeownership rate of 75%. Rental units comprise about 25% of the housing market, with median gross rent close to $800 per month. The area has experienced moderate property value appreciation over the past few years, keeping in line with broader real estate trends in Illinois.

As of the 2022 elections, Ogle County, IL, had various key races. In the gubernatorial race, Republican Darren Bailey received 15,448 votes (68.8%) in the county, while Democrat J.B. Pritzker garnered 6,882 votes (30.7%). For the U.S. Senate seat, Republican Kathy Salvi obtained 14,020 votes (63.8%) compared to Democrat Tammy Duckworth's 7,025 votes (32%).

Locally, the Ogle County Sheriff election saw Brian VanVickle running unopposed, securing 100% of the votes. The County Clerk and Recorder position went to Laura Cook, also unopposed. Additionally, the County Board had multiple seats up for grabs, with both Democratic and Republican candidates vying for positions across several districts.

Election turnout for Ogle County was around 55%, reflecting the engagement levels in both local and national races. More detailed results can be found through the Ogle County Clerk's office or their official website.

As of the latest data available, approximately 88.3% of Ogle County, IL residents aged 25 and older have at least a high school diploma, which is slightly below the national average of 88.5% and the Illinois state average of 89.4%. Around 17.5% of county residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, contrasting with the national average of 33.1% and the state average of 34.0% for the same educational attainment level. These figures suggest that while Ogle County is on par with the national high school graduation rates, it lags behind both the state and national averages in higher education attainment.

Ogle County, IL, has a diverse employment landscape. As of the most recent data, the county's unemployment rate is around 4.9%, which is slightly higher than the national average of about 3.7% but aligns with Illinois' rate of approximately 4.7%.

Top industries in Ogle County include manufacturing, healthcare, retail trade, and education. Manufacturing is notably strong, with significant employment in companies like Woodward, E.D. Etnyre & Co., and BorgWarner. This contrasts with the national trend, where healthcare and social assistance are the largest employment sectors.

In Ogle County:

• Manufacturing: around 20% of employment
• Healthcare and Social Assistance: approximately 15%
• Retail Trade: roughly 10%

Comparatively, nationwide:

• Healthcare and Social Assistance: about 14%
• Retail Trade: around 12%
• Manufacturing: roughly 8.5%

Illinois shows a similar pattern but with healthcare slightly more dominant and manufacturing somewhat less represented than in Ogle County.

As of the latest available data, Ogle County, Illinois, has a median household income of approximately $62,000. Comparatively, the median household income in Illinois is around $69,000, while the national median is about $68,700. Thus, Ogle County's income level is slightly lower than both the state and national averages.

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These figures illustrate that while Ogle County falls short in comparison to state and national averages, the disparity is not substantial.

As of the latest available data, Ogle County, IL has a relatively low crime rate compared to national averages. The overall crime rate is approximately 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. Here is a breakdown of crime statistics:

These values are derived from recent crime reports and are subject to change as new data becomes available.