Illinois

Ogle

51,788
2020 population
1840
first census record
19
census records

About Ogle

Ogle, Illinois, first appears in the United States federal census in 1840, when it recorded a population of 3,479. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 51,788.

Its recorded population peaked at 53,497 in 2010, and has since declined by roughly 3 percent.

On the ground today, 6 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Stillman's Run (Illinois), Sac and Fox Raids on Rock River Settlements (1832), First Battle of Kellogg's Grove, and 28 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202051,788
201053,497
200051,032
199045,957
198046,338
197042,867
196038,106
195033,429
194029,869
193028,118
192026,830
191027,864
190029,129
189028,710
188029,937
187027,492
186022,888
185010,020
18403,479
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Ogle

Military engagements that took place in Ogle, Illinois.

Battle of Stillman's Run (Illinois)
1832
Sac and Fox Raids on Rock River Settlements (1832)
1832
First Battle of Kellogg's Grove
1832
Second Battle of Kellogg's Grove
1832
Kellogg's Grove Engagements
1832
Stillman's Run May 14 1832
1832

Historic places in Ogle

National Register of Historic Places listings in Ogle, Illinois.

Soldier's Monument
Byron
Aplington, Zenas, House
Polo
Pinehill
Oregon
Buffalo Grove Lime Kiln
Polo
Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy Railroad Depot
Oregon
Watson, David and Julia, House
Polo
White Pines State Park Lodge and Cabins
Mount Morris
McGrath, John, House
Polo
Buffalo Township Public Library
Polo
Barber, Henry D., House
Polo
Barber, Bryant H. and Lucie, House
Polo
Chana School
Oregon
Oregon Commercial Historic District
Oregon
Polo Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge No. 197
Polo
Oregon Public Library
Oregon
Indian Statue
Oregon
Burns, Dr. William, House
Polo
Rochelle Downtown Historic District
Rochelle
Deere, John, House and Shop
Grand Detour
Ogle County Courthouse
Oregon
Stillman's Run Battle Site
Stillman Valley
City and Town Hall
Rochelle
Village of Davis Junction Town Hall
Davis Junction
Flagg Township Public Library
Rochelle
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Frequently asked about Ogle

When does Ogle first appear in the US census?
Ogle, Illinois first appears in the federal census in 1840, with a recorded population of 3,479.
What is the population of Ogle?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Ogle had a recorded population of 51,788.
When did Ogle's population peak?
Ogle's recorded population peaked at 53,497 in 2010.
Were any battles fought in Ogle?
6 documented military engagements took place in Ogle, including Battle of Stillman's Run (Illinois), Sac and Fox Raids on Rock River Settlements (1832), First Battle of Kellogg's Grove.
How many historic places are in Ogle?
28 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Ogle, Illinois.
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