Stark, IL County is a small rural county located in the State of Illinois. With a population of 5,436 and a population density of 18 people per square mile, it is much less densely populated than the national average. Stark County supports a number of small businesses and organizations including grocery stores, cafes, gas stations, hair salons, banks and more. There are also many outdoor activities available year-round for residents such as fishing, hiking trails, bird watching, camping and canoeing. Sporting events at local high schools draw crowds throughout the year. The county is also home to several churches and charitable organizations that provide assistance to those in need in the community.
The population in Stark County is 5,436. There are 19 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Stark County is 45.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Stark County is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Stark County
- 56.9% are married
- 11.1% are divorced
- 27.6% are married with children
- 7.9% have children, but are single
Race in Stark County
- 96.1% are White
- 0.7% are Black
- 0.8% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander