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Jewett

Illinois · 232 residents · 1.005 sq mi
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Jewett has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,313. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $37,900. Households here earn about 35% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

232
+3%since 1990
from 225 in 1990
1990 – 2025
231 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 224 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.0
+1%since 1990
from 31.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1832212602983361990201020202024Jewett
2024251
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,313
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,625 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,628
+98%since 1990
from $8,386 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.5%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 17.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$37,900
+52%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$375
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $275 in 1990
US average: $602
90.4%
−2.9 ptssince 1990
from 93.3% in 1990
9.6% rent
1.3
+56%since 1990
from 0.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(225)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(232)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.3%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 1.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.3%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 63.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.6 min
−32%since 1990
from 24.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Jewett, Illinois?

Jewett, Illinois has about 232 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Jewett, Illinois?

The typical household in Jewett, Illinois earns about $30,313 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 $37,900, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in Jewett, Illinois?

About 4.3% 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 19.5% 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 7 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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