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Jewett

Illinois · 186 residents (2025 est.) · 1.005 sq mi
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Jewett has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,708. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $57,200. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 37% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
251
+8%since 2000
from 232 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
250 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 231 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.0
+53%since 2000
from 32.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:186 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1832212602983361990201020202024Jewett
2024251
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,708
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,313 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,983
+44%since 2000
from $16,628 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.9%
+21.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.7%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
+10%since 2010
from 0.403 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Information4.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,200
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
10.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.1
−13%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
67
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(232)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(211)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other15.9%(40)
Diversity Score33.5%(84)
Diversity Score
33
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.4%
+21.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+71%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.5%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
21.8%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 16.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.5%
−23.3 ptssince 2011
from 68.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
11.5%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
46.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.8%
−47.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.5%
−14.1 ptssince 2012
from 35.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−87.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.4%
+16.7 ptssince 2017
from 65.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2016
from 99.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jewett, Illinois?

Jewett, Illinois has about 251 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jewett, Illinois?

The typical household in Jewett, Illinois earns about $52,708 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jewett, Illinois expensive?

In Jewett, Illinois, the median home is worth about $57,200.

How educated are people in Jewett, Illinois?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in Jewett, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jewett, Illinois?

About 28.7% of people in Jewett, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jewett, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Jewett, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 26 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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