Lena, Illinois
Lena: Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
About
Lena is a city located in the county of Stephenson in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,912 and a population density of 435 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,680 inhabitants.
The city was created 190 years ago in 1833.
Quick Facts about Lena
| Population : | 2,680 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Stephenson County |
| Postal code : | 61048 |
| Area : | 6.7 km2 |
| Altitude : | 948 feet / 289 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1834 (190 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 12:32:15 (19th April 2024) |
| Density : | 400 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.66% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Lena is located at 42°22'46"N 89°49'20"W (42.3794600, -89.8223400).
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Official website of Lena
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Lena decreased by 8.66% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,912 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,890 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,866 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,850 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,825 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,788 | -1.33% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,782 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,751 | -1.13% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,740 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,719 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,680 | -1.46% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 15,618 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 14,596 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 7.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 14,576 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 14,494 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 8.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 33.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 8.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 48.5% |
| White only, percent : | 81.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 99.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 0.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 87 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 41.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 38.9% |
Lena zip code is 61048.
County name: Stephenson, County
fips: 17177
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 38.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $161,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,145 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $390 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $857 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,901 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.93 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 84.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 53.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 45.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 4.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 17.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 2,544 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 10,787 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 32,465 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $2,197 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $34,905 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $11,927 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 33.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 689 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 260 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 375 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 648 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 46 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 634 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 6,606.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 2.19 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 83.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $150,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,658 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $706 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,482 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,527 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.91 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 92.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 33.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 91.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 86.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 86.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.3% |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 35,605 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $2,582 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 29.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $71,867 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $29,378 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 10.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 857 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 465 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 276 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 352 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 487 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 64 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 762 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,920.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 7.10 |
Schools in Lena
College & universities near Lena, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 145521 | Highland Community College | Freeport (IL) | 61032-9341 |
Stations (10)
Amtrak & bus stations near Lena, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BET | South Beloit, Illinois | 15766 Manchester Road | BUS |
| RCK | Rockford, Illinois | 7559 Walton St. | BUS |
| JVL | Janesville, Wisconsin | 3120 North Pontiac Drive | BUS |
| MSN | Madison, Wisconsin | 800 Langdon St. | BUS |
| SMD | Madison (South), Wisconsin | Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave. | BUS |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Lena , Wisconsin village in Oconto County, Wisconsin with a population of 751 people.
- Lena , Mississippi town in Leake County, Mississippi, United States of America with a population of 134 people.
Other cities in Stephenson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Stephenson County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Freeport | 23,447 | City in Illinois |
| Loran | 1,327 | Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States |
| Rock Grove | 1,296 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Oneco | 1,228 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Kent | 787 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Pearl City | 772 | Village in the United States |
| Orangeville | 737 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Cedarville | 675 | Human settlement in Stephenson County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Davis | 616 | Village in Stephenson County, Illinois, USA |
| Dakota | 459 | Town in Stephenson County, Illinois, United States |
| German Valley | 417 | Village in Illinois |
| Rock City | 279 | Village in Illinois |
| Winslow | 272 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Ridott | 149 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Lena distances to largest Illinois cities
