Stockton, Illinois
Village · Population 1,668 · #512 in Illinois
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About Stockton
Stockton, IL is a small town located in northwestern Illinois with an estimated population of 1,668.
Officially, Stockton is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.88 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 887 residents per square mile.
📰 Stockton News Today
- Stockton High School (IL) Volleyball MaxPreps · Aug 13
- Ricky V. Edwards Obituary Jul 11, 2026 lawjonesfuneralhome.com · Jul 11
- 4/24/26 UPDATE: U.S. 20 in Jo Daviess County closes April 13 - illinois-department-of-transportation.prezly.com illinois-department-of-transportation.prezly.com · Mar 24
- Stockton Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
- Dorothy Osterday Obituary May 2, 2026 Hermann Funeral Home · May 2
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Stockton Unique
- One of 11 places in the US named Stockton — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northwestern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Stockton
- Stella's Cafe & Catering (café)
- Stockton Pit Stop
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Stockton Heritage Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Stockton
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Stockton
- Stockton Elem School
- Stockton Middle School
- Stockton Sr High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)1,668
Rank in state#512 of 1,294
Land area1.88 sq mi
Density887/sq mi
Coordinates42.3525, -90.0020