Stark County GIS Maps
Stark County, Illinois, has 5,400 residents and covers 288 square miles. The population declined 9.9% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Stark County is 17175.
Wyoming is the county's largest population center. Stark County also includes 5 zip codes, 4 public school districts and 20 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Stark County Trends
- Population
- 5,400▾
- Median Home Value
- $103,500▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 1,658▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Stark County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Stark County Population
Stark County had 5,400 residents in 2020. That was 9.9% lower than in 2010. Stark County had 932 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 19 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Wyoming, Toulon and Bradford.
Population Trend in Stark County IL
Stark County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Stark County Zip Codes
Stark County has 5 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Wyoming (61491), Toulon (61483) and Bradford (61421). Wyoming is the largest zip by population, with about 2,015 residents or 37% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 95% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Stark County IL
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61491 | Wyoming | 2,015 | ▾ -8.3% |
| 61483 | Toulon | 1,872 | ▾ -4.5% |
| 61421 | Bradford | 1,234 | ▾ -11.4% |
| 61449 | La Fayette | 399 | ▾ -22.1% |
| 61426 | Castleton | 92 | ▾ -14% |
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Stark County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Stark County Demographics
Stark County has a median age of 44.6, which makes the county a little older than Illinois overall. About 21.7% of residents are under 18, while 22.8% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 27.7% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 19.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 37.2%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Stark County IL
Median Age
44.6
Under 18
21.7%
Age 65+
22.8%
Bachelor's+
19.3%
Stark County School Districts
Stark County is served by 4 public school districts with 1,658 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Stark County Community Unit 100, Wethersfield Community Unit 230 and Williamsfield Community Unit 210. Those three districts account for about 90% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Stark County IL
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stark County Community Unit School District 100 | 669 | 40.3% | ▾ -2.6% |
| Wethersfield Community Unit School District 230 | 513 | 30.9% | ▾ -4.8% |
| Williamsfield Community Unit School District 210 | 308 | 18.6% | ▴ 5.8% |
| Bradford Community Unit School District 1 | 168 | 10.1% | ▾ -4.5% |
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Stark County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Stark County Housing & Real Estate
Stark County has a median home value of $103,500 and a median gross rent of $765. About 78% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Illinois median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $117,900 and homes spent about 30 days on the market.
Stark County Housing Mix
Stark County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Stark County Housing Trends
Stark County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Stark County, IL
Stark County has 216 business listings across 122 categories. The largest categories in Stark County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (12, 5.6%), Post Offices (6, 2.8%), and Public And Government Association (6, 2.8%). The full Stark County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Stark County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Stark County, IL
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 12 | 5.6% |
| Post Offices | 6 | 2.8% |
| Public And Government Association | 6 | 2.8% |
| Parks & Recreation | 5 | 2.3% |
| Contractors | 5 | 2.3% |
| Insurance Agencies | 5 | 2.3% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 5 | 2.3% |
| Banks & Credit Unions | 5 | 2.3% |
| Bars & Nightlife | 4 | 1.9% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 4 | 1.9% |
Stark County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Berger Accounting and Tax Service | Accountant | Toulon |
| Walnut Creek RC | Active Life | La Fayette |
| Prairie Shopper | Advertising Agency | Toulon |
| Nutrien Ag Solutions | Agriculture | Princeville |
| Stark County Ambulance - Bradford Station | Ambulance And Ems Services | Bradford |
| Connie's Country Kitchen | American Restaurants | Toulon |
| Midwest Clock Repair | Appliance Repair Service | Wyoming |
| Morrissey Appliance | Appliance Store | Wyoming |
| TC Woodwork | Arts And Crafts | Toulon |
| Courtyard Estates of Bradford | Assisted Living Facility | Bradford |
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Stark County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Stark County Basemaps
Stark County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
Get the Full Stark County Data Package
This page shows a preview of what's included in the Stark County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Stark County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.